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M384 YLG

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,568 mi
Last recorded8,568 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM384 YLG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 8,568 miles

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres close to legaL limit

nearside rear chassis rail requires attention soon

nearside steering rack has slight play

offside cv gaitor slightly perished

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2007 8,568 miles

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

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit

nearside rear chassis rail requires attention soon

nearside steering rack have slight play

offside cv gaitor slightly perished

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2006 98,470 miles

slight binding on off side front brakes

Fail 25 Oct 2006 98,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight binding on off side front brakes

Pass 26 Oct 2005 89,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M384 YLG is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M384 YLG, 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 M384 YLG registered?

M384 YLG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 March 1995.

Is M384 YLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M384 YLG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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