CarVerify

Free Car Check

M395 DEG

1995 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,738 mi
Last recorded96,738 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM395 DEG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,738 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 96,688 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,626 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 91,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 84,572 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 84,571 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 78,732 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake lever almost at end travel

Pass 12 Jan 2010 77,963 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,909 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 72,909 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2008 72,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front windscreen wipers split

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear position light had to be tapped to work and then stayed on

offside anti roll bar front link rubber split

Fail 25 Jul 2008 72,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear position light had to be tapped to work and then stayed on

offside anti roll bar front link rubber split

Pass 16 Jun 2007 68,490 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 66,890 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
Full Ford Escort reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M395 DEG is a 1995 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M395 DEG, 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

How do I check the history of M395 DEG?

You can check the full history of M395 DEG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M395 DEG registered?

M395 DEG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M395 DEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M395 DEG shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M395 DEG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M395 DEG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.