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M329 BFM

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,299 mi
Last recorded46,299 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM329 BFM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,299 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 46,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 35,241 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 34,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 21,271 miles

windscreen cracked outside wipers sweep o/s hand brake near stop

Fail 18 Aug 2009 20,972 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen cracked outside wipers sweep o/s hand brake near stop

Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,512 miles

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

o/s/f windscreen cracked out side wiper sweep some corrosion on n/s outer sill

Fail 28 Aug 2008 12,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f windscreen cracked out side wiper sweep some corrosion on n/s outer sill

Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,873 miles

Windscreen has slight cracking o/s lower corner

Fail 31 Aug 2007 9,873 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has slight cracking o/s lower corner

Pass 18 Aug 2006 7,718 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 7,716 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 7,621 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 7,621 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M329 BFM is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 M329 BFM, 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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M329 BFM is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 June 1995.

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