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M377 UFS

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,195 mi
Last recorded6,195 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM377 UFS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 6,195 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 91,822 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 91,126 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 91,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 89,607 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 85,196 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS CRACKED

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

Oil leak

SLIGHT LEAK FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 85,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS CRACKED

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

Oil leak

SLIGHT LEAK FRONT AND REAR EXHAUST

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 76,768 miles

Oil leak

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

both front discs pitted

front coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2005 74,367 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 74,367 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

N/S REAR FOOT AND HAND BRAKE LOW EFFORT

O/S/ REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

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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M377 UFS is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,391cc 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 M377 UFS, 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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M377 UFS is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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