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M348 LDU

1995 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,272 mi
Last recorded88,272 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM348 LDU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 88,272 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 88,272 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 87,854 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 87,789 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake hoses very perished

over heating during emitions test

Fail 30 Jul 2018 87,789 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel breather on tank split and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake hoses very perished

over heating during emitions test

Pass 26 Aug 2017 87,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer wall perished

Pass 17 Sep 2015 87,549 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 87,549 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 85,235 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 85,235 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,200 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,170 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,575 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 76,575 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 73,578 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 71,812 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,024 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 65,449 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 61,452 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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M348 LDU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M348 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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M348 LDU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 June 1995.

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