MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is M356 FHT safe to buy?
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