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M320 LRU

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,202 mi
Last recorded98,202 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM320 LRU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 98,202 miles

front c/v boots perished

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s centre floor pan corroded

o/s/f headlamp starting to condensate

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

power steering rack damp

Fail 31 Mar 2010 98,018 miles

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

front c/v boots perished

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s centre floor pan corroded

o/s/f headlamp starting to condensate

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

power steering rack damp

Pass 15 Apr 2009 93,139 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 93,086 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 89,014 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 84,415 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 79,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion appearing floor to sills,rear chassis rails.

Pass 14 Mar 2006 79,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion appearing floor to sills,rear chassis rails.

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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M320 LRU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M320 LRU, 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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M320 LRU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 April 1995.

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