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M379 SHH

1995 Ford Escort

Multi-colour Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

220 mi
Last recorded220 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM379 SHH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 220 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Mar 2013 210 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 93,562 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 93,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Noise from engine

Unable to carry out brake test in brake rollers car suspension is to low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 92,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

boot catch cannot be operated by button

interior mirror missing

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2007 79,805 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 79,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 SHH is a 1995 Ford Escort in Multi-colour with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M379 SHH, 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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What year was M379 SHH registered?

M379 SHH is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 March 1995.

Is M379 SHH safe to buy?

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