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M379 VRB

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,671 mi
Last recorded53,671 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM379 VRB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 53,671 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 53,648 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 53,645 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 53,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 53,523 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 53,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr tyre worn on inner and outer edges and minor perishing starting to form (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr tyre wearing on inner edge with minor perishing starting to form (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive reverse gear switch weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 53,204 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 53,167 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 52,698 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 52,280 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 51,934 miles

Offside Rear slight buckle in o/s/r wheel rim

Pass 9 Feb 2016 51,652 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight buckle in o/s/r wheel inner rim

slight split in n/s/f suspension arm bush

Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,204 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

noise from auxillary belt.

Fail 25 Feb 2015 51,201 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

noise from auxillary belt.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,599 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 50,523 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 50,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 50,039 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 49,410 miles

slight tailpipe corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,844 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,162 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 46,899 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 27 Oct 2006 44,038 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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M379 VRB is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VRB, 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 VRB registered?

M379 VRB is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M379 VRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M379 VRB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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