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M346 FEU

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,716 mi
Last recorded78,716 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM346 FEU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 78,716 miles

welding repairs can not see thru heavy under seal

Fail 22 Jan 2010 78,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes to both rear flexy's bourder line condition .

n/s front tyre in poor condition but ok .

one clip on drivers visor missing but secure

slight play in front anty roll bar links .

suspect fault on o/s rear brake but braking ok .

Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,162 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

clutch close to wearing out

coolant low

engine & gearbox oil leaks

front brake pads appear low

front tyres feathering recommend tracking

long travel on parking brake

offside front chassis section behind suspension strut heavily corroded

offside sill heavily corroded

oil low

rear chassis sections corroded through

rear ends of front to rear brake pipes & nearside front brake pipe heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2009 72,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

clutch close to wearing out

coolant low

engine & gearbox oil leaks

front brake pads appear low

front tyres feathering recommend tracking

long travel on parking brake

offside front chassis section behind suspension strut heavily corroded

offside sill heavily corroded

oil low

rear chassis sections corroded through

rear ends of front to rear brake pipes & nearside front brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2008 69,734 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 69,734 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 65,958 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 62,908 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 62,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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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M346 FEU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M346 FEU, 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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M346 FEU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 1995.

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