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M35 WJN

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,059 mi
Last recorded75,059 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM35 WJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,059 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,810 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 73,808 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,611 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 72,611 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 71,311 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 71,311 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 70,256 miles

Underseal applied heavily to vehicle

Fail 4 Oct 2010 70,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,901 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 66,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 63,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 63,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 58,677 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,573 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 52,573 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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M35 WJN is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M35 WJN, 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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M35 WJN is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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