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M318 DGJ

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,681 mi
Last recorded13,681 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM318 DGJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 13,681 miles

offside rear and nearside rear chassis starting to corrode

offside rear and nearside rear wheel arch edges starting to corrode

parts of exhaust deteriorating

Fail 31 Jan 2008 13,674 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

offside rear and nearside rear chassis starting to corrode

offside rear and nearside rear wheel arch edges starting to corrode

parts of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2007 10,404 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 10,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 6,633 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 6,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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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M318 DGJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M318 DGJ, 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 M318 DGJ registered?

M318 DGJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 April 1995.

Is M318 DGJ safe to buy?

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