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M390 VCH

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,105 mi
Last recorded92,105 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM390 VCH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 92,105 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 92,105 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 88,295 miles

spill pipe damp

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Dec 2007 88,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

spill pipe damp

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2006 83,029 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 82,930 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nsf and the nsr tyres are getting low on tread 175/70/13t

nsf indicator lense is cracked

nsf outer cv boot is perished

nsr chassis is corroded

osr door will not open

osr tyre is stepped on the inside

Pass 9 Dec 2005 76,946 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 76,892 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sills corroded.

slight play in near side front shock

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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M390 VCH is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M390 VCH, 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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M390 VCH is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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