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M322 VWY

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

70,586 mi
Last recorded70,586 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM322 VWY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,586 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 70,586 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 67,446 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2006 67,446 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2006 67,294 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

windscreen scratched and damaged. † †centre section of exhaust blowing. † †one of cat securing bolts loose

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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M322 VWY is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M322 VWY, 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 M322 VWY registered?

M322 VWY is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 April 1995.

Is M322 VWY safe to buy?

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