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M386 UNU

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

91,166 mi
Last recorded91,166 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2007 91,166 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both No plates starting to deteriorate

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 80,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 80,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 UNU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

M386 UNU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 April 1995.

Is M386 UNU safe to buy?

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