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M337 DCD

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,082 mi
Last recorded17,082 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM337 DCD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 17,082 miles

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 2 Sep 2008 16,953 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 10,649 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK OFFSIDE

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2006 97,431 miles

0ffside outer sill panel starting to corrode

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 87,805 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 87,685 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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M337 DCD is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M337 DCD, 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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M337 DCD is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M337 DCD safe to buy?

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