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M379 EVL

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,641 mi
Last recorded89,641 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM379 EVL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 89,641 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 83,515 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 77,323 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 76,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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M379 EVL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M379 EVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M379 EVL registered?

M379 EVL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 May 1995.

Is M379 EVL safe to buy?

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