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M354 OMJ

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,831 mi
Last recorded75,831 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM354 OMJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2011 75,831 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills to floor pan mounting lips

offside and nearside outer cv gaiters perished

Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,630 miles

corrosion started to offside and nearside rear wheel arches

rear exhaust box rubber broken

Fail 6 Feb 2010 73,597 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion started to offside and nearside rear wheel arches

rear exhaust box rubber broken

Pass 7 Feb 2009 72,080 miles

air leak from vacumn hose behind coil unit

corrosion to nearside rear outer and inner backing sill

offside front floor pan to outer sill

Pass 8 Feb 2008 69,362 miles

corrosion to outer sills both sides

play in off side & near side front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 2 Feb 2008 69,292 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to outer sills both sides

play in off side & near side front anti roll bar bushes

rear flexi brake hoses cracked perished both sides

Pass 9 Feb 2007 65,579 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 65,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to outer sills both sides

play in front inner anti roll b ar rubbers

Pass 11 Feb 2006 61,682 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

slight corrision of n/s& o/s outer body sill panals

Fail 4 Feb 2006 61,608 miles

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

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

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

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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M354 OMJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 M354 OMJ, 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 M354 OMJ registered?

M354 OMJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M354 OMJ safe to buy?

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