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M362 WAR

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,294 mi
Last recorded49,294 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM362 WAR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,387 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished 155/80/13

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 48,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/80/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished 155/80/13

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,420 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 46,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 45,985 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,514 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 45,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/front brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Apr 2010 43,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/front brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,001 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 42,172 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,368 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 40,428 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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M362 WAR 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 75%.

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 M362 WAR, 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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M362 WAR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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