MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise inner wheel arch covers fitted
advise n/s rear chassis by axel mounting ( x 2 )slight corrosion
advise o/s rear floor corrosion
advise slight binding on n/s front wheel
advise slight corrosion on o/s sill
advise slight play in o/s rear whhel bearing
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
advise inner wheel arch covers fitted
advise n/s rear chassis by axel mounting light corrosion ( x 2 places )
advise o/s rear floor corrosion
advise o/s sill light corrosion
advise slight binding on n/s front wheel
advise slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M397 JRG is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 M397 JRG, 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 M397 JRG registered?
M397 JRG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 March 1995.
Is M397 JRG safe to buy?
The MOT history for M397 JRG shows 3 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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