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M349 VMG

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,454 mi
Last recorded91,454 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM349 VMG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 91,454 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damp around power steering fluid resevior

slight surface corrosion along both inner ans outer sills and to offside rear outer wheel arch

Fail 8 Jan 2011 91,385 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake fluid warning lamp on

damp around power steering fluid resevior

slight surface corrosion along both inner ans outer sills and to offside rear outer wheel arch

Pass 22 Jul 2009 73,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

hand brake lever excess travel

Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,998 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 62,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 May 2007 46,925 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 35,234 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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M349 VMG is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M349 VMG, 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 M349 VMG registered?

M349 VMG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 March 1995.

Is M349 VMG safe to buy?

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