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M402 DWS

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,312 mi
Last recorded94,312 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM402 DWS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 94,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake travel high but still some reserve travel

various points of corrosion throughout - nothing yet excessive in prescribed areas

Pass 6 Apr 2007 81,248 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 74,586 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges. O/S/End Of Steering Rack Has Small Amount Of Internal Free Play.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2006 74,586 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges. O/S/End Of Steering Rack Has Small Amount Of Internal Free Play.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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M402 DWS is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M402 DWS, 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 M402 DWS registered?

M402 DWS is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 March 1995.

Is M402 DWS safe to buy?

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