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M374 EFL

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

45,099 mi
Last recorded45,099 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM374 EFL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 45,099 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 45,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,622 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

handbrake has long travel

outer sills corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2009 42,622 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake has long travel

outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,163 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 40,163 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 37,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor to sill corroded

handbrake travel high

Fail 10 Jan 2007 37,102 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor to sill corroded

handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,583 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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M374 EFL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc 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 M374 EFL, 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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M374 EFL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1995.

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