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M356 FHT

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,072 mi
Last recorded95,072 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 FHT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 95,072 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 95,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch worn

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking,nearside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2007 92,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside and nearside front floorpans to chassis legs corroded

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded.covered by grease

offside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

parking brake lever travel high

Fail 23 Jul 2007 92,168 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front brake flexi metal end corroded

offside and nearside front floorpans to chassis legs corroded

offside front and rear brake pipes corroded,covered by grease

offside front lower ball joint dry,gaitor insecure

offside front tyre has cuts in sidewall

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 21 Jul 2006 89,771 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 87,755 miles

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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M356 FHT is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M356 FHT, 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 M356 FHT registered?

M356 FHT is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 July 1995.

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The MOT history for M356 FHT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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