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M401 UNU

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,962 mi
Last recorded13,962 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM401 UNU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 13,962 miles

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

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

Vehicle rusty underneath

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2011 13,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Vehicle rusty underneath

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 11,178 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 8,274 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 5,878 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 2,470 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 99,057 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 99,044 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 98,958 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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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M401 UNU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M401 UNU, 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 M401 UNU registered?

M401 UNU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is M401 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M401 UNU shows 9 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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