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M34 NJV

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,913 mi
Last recorded40,913 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM34 NJV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 40,913 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 40,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 22 Jun 2012 34,114 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 34,114 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

catalytic converter if rattling

front anti-roll bar links/mountings have slight movement

o/s/f lower arm bushes poor

o/s/r chassis starting to corrode

slight noise on n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jun 2011 26,091 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 26,091 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 19,056 miles

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

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

Slight wear in steering rack N/S

Fail 22 Jun 2010 19,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 11,017 miles

slight play in nearside steering tie rod ball joint

Pass 17 Jun 2008 2,919 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 2,919 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 96,789 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERRISHED

Pass 19 Jun 2006 91,917 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 NJV is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NJV, 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 NJV is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 July 1995.

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