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M353 VME

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,445 mi
Last recorded52,445 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM353 VME
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 52,445 miles

Oil leak

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

both outer sills damaged

both rear flexible brake hoses perishing

front brake discs lipped

front number plate discoloured(strong advise)

nearside rear floor damaged

nearside steering rack has play

offside front bumper slightly loose

offside front indicator lens cracked

rear number plate discoloured

rear tyres perishing

rear wiper blade rubber missing

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

slight play in both front suspension struts

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various small stonechips and marks in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Fail 14 May 2008 52,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

both outer sills damaged

both rear flexible brake hoses perishing

front brake discs lipped

front number plate discoloured(strong advise)

nearside rear floor damaged

offside front bumper slightly loose

offside front indicator lens cracked

rear number plate discoloured

rear tyres perishing

rear wiper blade rubber missing

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

slight play in both front suspension struts

various areas of underbody surface corrosion

various small stonechips and marks in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 5 May 2007 39,305 miles

both rear brake hoses are twisted

front number plate disfigured

handbrake lever comes up high

nearside front lower arm bushes are de bonding

play in nearside steering rack (strong advise)

Fail 5 May 2007 39,305 miles

both rear brake hoses are twisted

front number plate disfigured

handbrake lever comes up high

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

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

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

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

nearside front lower arm bushes are de bonding

play in nearside steering rack (strong advise)

Pass 11 May 2006 22,672 miles

slight play in n/s/f of steering rack

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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M353 VME is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M353 VME, 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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M353 VME is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 February 1995.

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