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M371 YTW

1995 Ford Escort

Brown Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,349 mi
Last recorded84,349 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM371 YTW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 84,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fan belt showing deterioration

rear wheel arches showing corrosion

smell of fuel no leaks found

Fail 4 May 2011 84,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fan belt showing deterioration

rear wheel arches showing corrosion

smell of fuel no leaks found

Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,604 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 83,604 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 80,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 80,871 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 76,398 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 76,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 69,476 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 YTW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Brown with a 1,597cc petrol 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 M371 YTW, 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 YTW registered?

M371 YTW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 May 1995.

Is M371 YTW safe to buy?

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