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M361 ACA

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,847 mi
Last recorded54,847 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM361 ACA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 19 Mar 2012 54,753 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 54,675 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,636 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,478 miles

front brake discs sightly pitted on inside faces

slight play on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Mar 2008 54,240 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 54,227 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 53,889 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 53,084 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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M361 ACA is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M361 ACA, 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 M361 ACA registered?

M361 ACA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M361 ACA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M361 ACA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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