MOT Status
Mileage
91,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak
oil level low
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M385 CEX is a 1995 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 M385 CEX, 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 M385 CEX registered?
M385 CEX is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 1995.
Is M385 CEX safe to buy?
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