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M356 TJW

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,195 mi
Last recorded84,195 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 TJW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 84,195 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 84,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 78,905 miles

clutch slipping

Fail 19 Oct 2007 78,790 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

clutch slipping

Pass 31 Oct 2006 71,898 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 71,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 63,971 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 TJW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M356 TJW, 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 TJW registered?

M356 TJW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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