MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,835 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 YHF is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 YHF, 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 YHF registered?
M359 YHF is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 1995.
Is M359 YHF safe to buy?
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