MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,114 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Slight play in steering rack N/S knuckle joint
Slight rear brake imbalance
Some corrosion to O/S inner sill
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
10mm Chip in zone 'b' of screen
Front brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack slightly rough in operation.
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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M389 BPX is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc 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 M389 BPX, 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 M389 BPX registered?
M389 BPX is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 June 1995.
Is M389 BPX safe to buy?
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