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M315 MOD

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

14,509 mi
Last recorded14,509 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM315 MOD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2009 14,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 5,126 miles

both c v boots perished

both sill lips very rusty

chip in screen

n/s/f wiper rubber split at ends

n/s/r tyre on 1.8mm

rear brake pipes getting rusty

rear spring mounts rusty

rear wheel archs rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2007 534 miles

both front brake pipes getting rusty

both rear brake pipes getting rusty

both sill lips getting rusty

chip in screen

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 10 Aug 2007 534 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front brake pipes getting rusty

both rear brake pipes getting rusty

both sill lips getting rusty

chip in screen

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 16 Aug 2006 94,441 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 94,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both inner and outer sills lips getting rusty

chip and mark in screen

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush starting to pull away

o/s/r shock damp

rear brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2005 88,500 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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M315 MOD is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M315 MOD, 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 M315 MOD registered?

M315 MOD is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1995.

Is M315 MOD safe to buy?

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