CarVerify

Free Car Check

M384 DWS

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,526 mi
Last recorded79,526 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM384 DWS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 79,526 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 74,737 miles

Catalytic converter rattling

Exhaust heatshield broken away from floor pan

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

Offside and Nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Offside front floor to sill edge corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 74,735 miles

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

Catalytic converter rattling

Exhaust heatshield broken away from floor pan

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside and Nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Offside front floor to sill edge corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,790 miles

nearside rear wheel arch coroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2010 68,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear wheel arch coroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,416 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear chassis rail corroded

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2008 57,703 miles

Corrosion to offside rear floor

Fail 11 Feb 2008 57,703 miles

Corrosion to offside rear floor

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 52,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 47,266 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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M384 DWS is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M384 DWS, 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

How do I check the history of M384 DWS?

You can check the full history of M384 DWS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M384 DWS registered?

M384 DWS is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M384 DWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M384 DWS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M384 DWS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M384 DWS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.