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M369 JRG

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,848 mi
Last recorded94,848 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM369 JRG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2014 94,848 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

corrosion offside rear chassis member

exhaust heat sheild adrift

Pass 6 Feb 2013 82,829 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion offside rear main chassis member

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,180 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion offside rear main chassis member

Fail 7 Feb 2012 70,180 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion offside rear main chassis member

Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,061 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 62,061 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2010 58,578 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 58,578 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2009 55,682 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 55,682 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 54,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion at bottom of nearside front wing

nearside door mirror glass cracked (view to rear not affected)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

nearside rear light cluster lens cracked (no white light showing)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion at bottom of nearside front wing

nearside door mirror glass cracked (view to rear not affected)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

nearside rear light cluster lens cracked (no white light showing)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 52,535 miles

sidewall scrubbed on n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2006 50,665 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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M369 JRG is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M369 JRG, 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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M369 JRG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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