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M371 BNG

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

76,957 mi
Last recorded76,957 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM371 BNG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2008 76,957 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

ADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH REAR INNER WINDS

ADVANCE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

ADVANCE WEAR IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

BOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT

CORROSION TO N/S/R WHEEL ARCH

DAMAGE TO WALLS OF N/S/F TYRE

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 73,776 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R SEAT BELT †N/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT †ADVANCE CORROSION TO N/S/R CHASSIS LEG †CORROSION TO BOTH REAR INNER WINGS †ADVANCE WEAR IN N/S OF STEERING RACK †EXHAUST CENTRE TO REAR SECTIONS CLAMP MISSING †SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Fail 4 Jun 2007 73,496 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight damage n/s/r seat belt †n/s wiper rubber split †corrosion to both rear inner wings †advance wear to n/s of steering rack †exhaust centre to rear sections clamp missing

Pass 16 Jun 2006 65,769 miles

ADVANCE WEAR IN N/S STEERING RACK †ADVANCE WEAR INNER EDGE N/S/R TYRE †DAMAGE INNER RIM O/S/F WHEEL †BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES PERISHED †CORROSION TO BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS

Fail 13 Jun 2006 65,678 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

ADVANCE WEAR IN N/S OF STEERING RACK †ADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 BNG is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M371 BNG, 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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M371 BNG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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