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M38 DFL

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,694 mi
Last recorded4,694 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 DFL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2013 4,694 miles

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

both rear chassis legs corroded but not in a prescribed area

slight corrosion to n/s sill

Pass 7 Mar 2012 1,129 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis legs corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 8 Mar 2011 96,954 miles

both rear chassis rails corroded but not in a prescribed area

btth sills slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2010 92,968 miles

n/s/r chassis leg corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 15 Dec 2008 85,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 78,883 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 72,969 miles

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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M38 DFL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M38 DFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M38 DFL registered?

M38 DFL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 January 1995.

Is M38 DFL safe to buy?

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