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M343 LDU

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,556 mi
Last recorded7,556 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM343 LDU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 7,556 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 7,550 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn,lipped and scored

front brake pads getting low

front brakes showing distortion

fuel filter corroded

handbrake travel getting excessive

n/s/f door mirror insecure

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

n/s/r chassis starting to corrode

o/s of steering rack worn

o/s/r brake flexi hose insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2006 93,583 miles

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

power steering is starting to weep

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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M343 LDU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 M343 LDU, 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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M343 LDU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 June 1995.

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