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M369 RUJ

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,990 mi
Last recorded49,990 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM369 RUJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,990 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 May 2009 41,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion present on offside rear wheel arch

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

exhaust back box outer case corroded

Fail 8 May 2009 41,763 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion present on offside rear wheel arch

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

exhaust back box outer case corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 34,558 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 May 2008 34,558 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2007 29,415 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 29,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 26,225 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 26,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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M369 RUJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RUJ, 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 RUJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 April 1995.

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