MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,210 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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M359 FFE is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 M359 FFE, 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 M359 FFE registered?
M359 FFE is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 January 1995.
Is M359 FFE safe to buy?
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