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M372 UUD

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,343 mi
Last recorded17,343 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM372 UUD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 17,343 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 14,006 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

damage to nearside front

nearside rear tyre deteriated

sills corroded

smear on wipers

Pass 17 Feb 2016 100,633 miles

under body corosion

Pass 12 Feb 2015 97,791 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

both sills corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 96,919 miles

Car hunting on idle

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres cracking

genral underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2013 96,919 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Car hunting on idle

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres cracking

genral underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2008 96,894 miles

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

Oil leak

alot of travel on handbrake lever

damage to bonnet, grille and front bumper

general under body corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2008 96,894 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

alot of travel on handbrake lever

damage to bonnet, grille and front bumper

general under body corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2006 95,482 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 95,482 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid black

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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M372 UUD is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M372 UUD, 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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M372 UUD is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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