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M34 DBJ

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

5,230 mi
Last recorded5,230 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM34 DBJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 5,230 miles

both outer sill areas corroded/weak..

brake fluid level on minimum!!!..

o/s & n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded/weak..

o/s floor area corroded/weak..

Fail 21 Jul 2010 5,230 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

both outer sill areas corroded/weak..

brake fluid level on minimum!!!..

o/s & n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded/weak..

o/s floor area corroded/weak..

Pass 24 Jul 2009 93,714 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 91,372 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 85,068 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 79,432 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 71,080 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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M34 DBJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M34 DBJ, 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 M34 DBJ registered?

M34 DBJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 February 1995.

Is M34 DBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M34 DBJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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