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M352 SVO

1995 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,768 mi
Last recorded99,768 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM352 SVO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 99,768 miles

o/s/f floor pan inner sill strating to corrode

o/s/outer still starting to corrode

o/s/r floor pan starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 17 Jun 2009 99,739 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f floor pan inner sill strating to corrode

o/s/outer still starting to corrode

o/s/r floor pan starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Jun 2008 94,111 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chips in windscreen

rear chassis startig to corrode

rear inner sills starting to corrode

repaire plates starting to corrode

slight noise to rear suspension

slight noise to rear wheel bearings

slight play to steering rack

Fail 29 May 2008 93,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chips in windscreen

rear chassis startig to corrode

rear inner sills starting to corrode

repaire plates starting to corrode

slight noise to rear suspension

slight play to steering rack

Pass 23 May 2007 88,732 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 88,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear chassis starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight noise to o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Apr 2006 84,634 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 84,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M352 SVO is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M352 SVO, 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 M352 SVO registered?

M352 SVO is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 January 1995.

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