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M381 WCE

1995 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,947 mi
Last recorded30,947 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM381 WCE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 30,947 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 30,947 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both door shuts heavy corrosion

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

both rear leaf spring mounts corroded

both rear shockmounts corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

rear doors corroded

whole body corroded

whole of chassis and floor slight corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,980 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 24,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Passenger side dip beam lens condensated.

Passenger side front wing repeater lens insecure.

Rear bumper very corroded but has no sharp edges.

corrosion holes in drivers side rear floor just outside 12 inches of suspension mounting.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2006 9,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both rear flexi ferrule coroded.

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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M381 WCE is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M381 WCE, 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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M381 WCE is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 February 1995.

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