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M395 VRO

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,799 mi
Last recorded31,799 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM395 VRO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,799 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 25,881 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 20,010 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 20,001 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,609 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust low

nearside front tyre inner wall light cracks (parishing)

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2007 12,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust low

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2006 6,487 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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M395 VRO is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VRO, 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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What year was M395 VRO registered?

M395 VRO is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M395 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M395 VRO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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