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M371 ARV

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,076 mi
Last recorded8,076 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM371 ARV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 8,076 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 8,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 4,497 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Feb 2009 4,497 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2008 98,344 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2006 93,484 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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M371 ARV is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M371 ARV, 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 M371 ARV registered?

M371 ARV is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 March 1995.

Is M371 ARV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M371 ARV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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