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M397 JRG

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,786 mi
Last recorded99,786 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM397 JRG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2007 99,786 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON REAR CHASSIS

Pass 6 Feb 2006 92,058 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2006 91,843 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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