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M370 UMU

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,150 mi
Last recorded67,150 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM370 UMU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 67,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 60,642 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 60,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Pass 10 Dec 2014 47,934 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low and worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre wearing low

Screw in Offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2014 47,851 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing low and worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre wearing low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Screw in Offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,535 miles

slight play in near side front track rod

Pass 29 Nov 2012 33,446 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 32,736 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side front sill corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2010 31,743 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,934 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,691 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking

spare tyre has deep cracking

Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,338 miles

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 27 Nov 2006 29,507 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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M370 UMU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 M370 UMU, 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 M370 UMU registered?

M370 UMU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 January 1995.

Is M370 UMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M370 UMU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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