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M374 PWN

1995 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

63,203 mi
Last recorded63,203 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM374 PWN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,203 miles

brake pipes front to rear corroded

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads low

front coil springs corroded

front inner steering amrms have play

front suspension bushes deterioated

fuel pipes corroded

near side and off side under sills covered with body filler

Fail 3 Sep 2014 63,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake pipes front to rear corroded

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads low

front coil springs corroded

front inner steering amrms have play

front suspension bushes deterioated

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,406 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 57,406 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,610 miles

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

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

both floors showing signs of corrosion

nearside outer sill starting to split

nearside rear inner flitch /inner boot slightly corroded

offside cv gaitor slightly perished

slight bad earth on nearside rear light lens

Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,678 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

welding repairs underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,997 miles

vehicle extensively weld repaired

Fail 28 Jul 2010 32,997 miles

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

vehicle extensively weld repaired

Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,253 miles

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

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

this vehicle has had various welding repairs to the outer sills,chassis sections+ foor pans, all repairs have been painted and undersealed unable to see welding repairs fully

Fail 11 Aug 2009 26,239 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

this vehicle has had various welding repairs to the outer sills,chassis sections+ foor pans, all repairs have been painted and undersealed unable to see welding repairs fully

Fail 18 Apr 2008 22,006 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

sveral areas of underbody with heavy corrosion.

Pass 18 Apr 2008 22,006 miles

sveral areas of underbody with heavy corrosion.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 13,942 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 13,942 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise. several areas of underbody heavy corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2006 8,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 8,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 PWN is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PWN, 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 PWN is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 April 1995.

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