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M383 UVO

1995 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,018 mi
Last recorded67,018 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM383 UVO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,018 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion starting on underside

imbalance on front brakes

sligth damage to drivers mirror

suspension bushes noisy

wear on lower arm bushes

Fail 23 Apr 2009 66,997 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion starting on underside

sligth damage to drivers mirror

suspension bushes noisy

wear on lower arm bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2008 63,791 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

imbalance on front brakes

weart on lower arm bushes

Fail 24 Apr 2008 63,779 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

imbalance on front brakes

weart on lower arm bushes

Pass 23 Apr 2007 61,118 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 61,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

suspension top mouts noisy

wear on lower arm bushes

wear on suspension bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2006 57,802 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 57,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

damage to oil filler cap

oil leak

wear on brake pad securing clip

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 UVO is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M383 UVO, 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 UVO registered?

M383 UVO is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 July 1995.

Is M383 UVO safe to buy?

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