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M323 WJN

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,373 mi
Last recorded80,373 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM323 WJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 80,373 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,966 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion evident nearside and offside outer body sills

corrosion evident offside rear chassis

noise evident from nearside rear wheel bearing

offside front tyre low tread

Fail 19 Jun 2010 71,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion evident nearside and offside outer body sills

corrosion evident offside rear chassis

noise evident from nearside rear wheel bearing

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 17 Jun 2009 64,229 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 63,056 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r hand brake cable rubbing against rear brake pipe

noticed slight roughness in o/s/r & n/s/r wheel bearing's

Pass 18 Jun 2007 59,889 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 59,889 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 57,208 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 57,208 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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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M323 WJN is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M323 WJN, 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 M323 WJN registered?

M323 WJN is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 February 1995.

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