MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,445 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was M353 VME registered?
M353 VME is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 February 1995.
Is M353 VME safe to buy?
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