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M321 FMC

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,562 mi
Last recorded29,562 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM321 FMC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 29,562 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 29,408 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 29,056 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 28,356 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 27,925 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 27,916 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 27,902 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 27,873 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 27,856 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2016 27,824 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 27,810 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 27,810 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 27,766 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 27,742 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,698 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,643 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 27,619 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,537 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,450 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 27,416 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 27,276 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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M321 FMC is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 M321 FMC, 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

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What year was M321 FMC registered?

M321 FMC is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M321 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M321 FMC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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