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M317 RND

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,160 mi
Last recorded42,160 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 RND
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 42,160 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 42,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 41,093 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 41,093 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,487 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,017 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,861 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,800 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,473 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 33,211 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 31,453 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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M317 RND is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M317 RND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M317 RND?

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What year was M317 RND registered?

M317 RND is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M317 RND safe to buy?

The MOT history for M317 RND shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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