MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,611 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
surface corrosion nearside sill
nearside and offside rear tyres 195-65 / 14
nearside outer sill and underbody in various places heavily carroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
nearside and offside rear tyres 195-65 / 14
nearside outer sill and underbody in various places heavily carroded
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M338 YFY is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 M338 YFY, 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 YFY registered?
M338 YFY is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1995.
Is M338 YFY safe to buy?
The MOT history for M338 YFY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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