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M400 BHP

1995 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

62,643 mi
Last recorded62,643 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 BHP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 62,643 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 61,891 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 61,526 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 61,339 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 61,233 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 61,127 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 61,034 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 61,019 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 60,417 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,955 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 58,407 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 57,518 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,841 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 50,493 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 50,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 46,902 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 41,866 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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M400 BHP is a 1995 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M400 BHP, 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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M400 BHP is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1995.

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