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M383 ACA

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,357 mi
Last recorded20,357 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM383 ACA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,357 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 20,357 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED TO BE RECTIFIED.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

passenger side mirror missing, obligatory mirrors intact

Pass 29 Apr 2006 1,332 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion on chassi at front and back

slight corrosion on inner and outer sills

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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M383 ACA is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 M383 ACA, 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 M383 ACA registered?

M383 ACA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 March 1995.

Is M383 ACA safe to buy?

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