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M338 LDV

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,867 mi
Last recorded12,867 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 LDV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,867 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 12,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

offside front cv boot pershied not split

offside front inner wishbone buish starting to perhie

offside rear chassie corroed

power steering reservoir damp no posstive leaks

Pass 2 Apr 2007 106,119 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 106,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ADV both front tyres gettin low on inner edges

ADV front number plete slightley cracked

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 96,345 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2006 96,345 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M338 LDV is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M338 LDV, 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 M338 LDV registered?

M338 LDV is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M338 LDV safe to buy?

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