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M314 UMU

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,790 mi
Last recorded93,790 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM314 UMU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 93,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 74,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,867 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear chassis rail corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 72,230 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 72,230 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

damage to sidewall on n/s/r looks like been run flat

Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,462 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front seat belt buckle casing broken

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 68,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 65,801 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 63,376 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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M314 UMU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 61,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M314 UMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M314 UMU registered?

M314 UMU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 January 1995.

Is M314 UMU safe to buy?

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