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M331 AFM

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,959 mi
Last recorded62,959 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM331 AFM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2015 62,959 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill and floor along its length (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill and floor along its length (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2014 62,737 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 62,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Surfacr rust under vehicle.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 61,532 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 61,532 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear wheel arches in poor condition.

Slight corrosion under vahicle.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 60,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,053 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 59,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 57,408 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 57,398 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

outer sill lower edges corroding both sides

Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside front door hinges worn

rear wiper spindle worn (loose) grommet adrift

Pass 29 Sep 2008 53,157 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,390 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 47,791 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 47,791 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 45,042 miles

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

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

alternator drive belt loose

front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside front steering rack boot twisted

nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode

offside front inner to outer sill starting to corrode

slight oil leak from engine cam cover gasket

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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M331 AFM is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 M331 AFM, 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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M331 AFM is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.

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