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M34 DGK

1995 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,126 mi
Last recorded97,126 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM34 DGK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 97,126 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes corroded

n/s/f suspension arm bushes split

o/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded

rear seatbelts not tested due to childseat being fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2009 97,126 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes corroded

n/s/f suspension arm bushes split

o/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded

rear seatbelts not tested due to childseat being fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 92,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around rear chassis area

offside and nearside sills starting to corrode

offside front and offside rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 24 Nov 2008 92,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around rear chassis area

offside and nearside sills starting to corrode

offside front and offside rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2007 90,720 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes started to corrode

n/s siuspension arm bush split

n/s/r tyre perished

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2007 90,718 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes started to corrode

n/s siuspension arm bush split

n/s/r tyre perished

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2006 88,817 miles

front brake pipes corroded

genral corrosion on vehicle

tightness in steering

Fail 24 Oct 2006 88,817 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front brake pipes corroded

genral corrosion on vehicle

tightness in steering

Pass 17 Oct 2005 85,078 miles

brake pipes started to corrode

handbrake travel high

n/s/f suspension arm bushes split

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2mm

under side of vehicle corroded

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 DGK is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel 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 M34 DGK, 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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M34 DGK is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 May 1995.

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