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M363 YRF

1995 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,703 mi
Last recorded76,703 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM363 YRF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 76,703 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 76,700 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,857 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 72,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 66,058 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 66,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 65,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer Front Lower Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Outer Front Lower front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Outer Front Upper Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Outer Rear Upper Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 59,821 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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M363 YRF is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M363 YRF, 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 M363 YRF registered?

M363 YRF is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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