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M386 DAP

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,782 mi
Last recorded26,782 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM386 DAP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2006 26,782 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 26,777 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch needs attention

hand brake travel

offside rear wheel arch corroded

play in both rear wheel bearings

rear number plate faded

rear silencer in poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Aug 2005 24,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front indicators faded

o/s c/v boot leaking

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear number plate faded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Aug 2005 24,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front indicators faded

o/s c/v boot leaking

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear number plate faded

slihgt play in both rear wheel bearings

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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M386 DAP is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M386 DAP, 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 M386 DAP registered?

M386 DAP is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 July 1995.

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