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M371 TTV

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,582 mi
Last recorded98,582 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM371 TTV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2006 98,582 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excessive noise from nearside rear hub when wheel spun

Fail 24 Feb 2006 98,504 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

excessive noise from nearside rear hub when wheel spun, recommend attention

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 TTV is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TTV, 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 TTV registered?

M371 TTV is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 February 1995.

Is M371 TTV safe to buy?

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