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M38 WWU

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,273 mi
Last recorded87,273 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM38 WWU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 87,273 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 79,293 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 79,293 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 75,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes at rear corroding

front wishbone bushes spliting

nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

o/side front wishbone bushes contaminated with oil

outer sills corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2006 75,916 miles

brake pipes at rear corroding

front wishbone bushes spliting

nearside and offside rear chassis corroding

o/side front wishbone bushes contaminated with oil

outer sills corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2006 73,310 miles

brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear hoses corroding.

outer sills corroding.

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 WWU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WWU, 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 WWU registered?

M38 WWU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M38 WWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M38 WWU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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