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M344 LUH

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,464 mi
Last recorded74,464 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM344 LUH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 74,464 miles

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

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

offside & nearside rear chassis surface rust

Pass 22 Mar 2008 71,959 miles

general corrosion around vehicle underneath rear chasis rails etc an inner an outer sills

handbrake travel high

rear drums warped

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack

tyre size 155/80/13

Fail 22 Mar 2008 71,959 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

general corrosion around vehicle underneath rear chasis rails etc an inner an outer sills

handbrake travel high

oil level low,,,topped up

rear drums warped

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering rack

tyre size 155/80/13

Pass 24 Mar 2007 68,259 miles

antifreeze crystalising at thermostat housing

exhaust heat shield rattling

offside rear chassis leg kinked but it has not caused a weakness to the vehicle

play in steering rack

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2006 65,433 miles

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

rear drums are warped.

rear wiper blade split.

slight blow on rear exhaust join.

slight play in steering rack.

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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M344 LUH is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M344 LUH, 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 M344 LUH registered?

M344 LUH is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 May 1995.

Is M344 LUH safe to buy?

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