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M394 FGF

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

2,513 mi
Last recorded2,513 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM394 FGF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 2,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 2,473 miles

Brake performance not tested water hose blew discarding all coolant from engine (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 98,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering rack tie bar

oi;l leak from switch

Pass 22 Sep 2017 97,491 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 96,706 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 96,706 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox holed (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 95,826 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 95,102 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 95,102 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 94,245 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,245 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 93,389 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 92,541 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 92,541 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 91,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 91,816 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 90,861 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 89,934 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 89,934 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 89,286 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 88,277 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 87,372 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 87,367 miles

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

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

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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M394 FGF is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 M394 FGF, 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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M394 FGF is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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