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M341 VNO

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,488 mi
Last recorded33,488 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM341 VNO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 33,488 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch rusting

Pass 24 Aug 2022 33,046 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Visible oil leak from under vehicle but not excessive

Offside Rear Arch corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 33,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Visible oil leak from under vehicle but not excessive

Offside Rear Arch corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,213 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 32,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 30,126 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 27,968 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 27,867 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 27,567 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,959 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 24,742 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 23,611 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 22,421 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 22,416 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,504 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,266 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,597 miles

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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M341 VNO is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M341 VNO, 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 M341 VNO registered?

M341 VNO is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 February 1995.

Is M341 VNO safe to buy?

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