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M404 DLM

1995 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,300 mi
Last recorded29,300 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM404 DLM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,300 miles

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 25 May 2007 28,229 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 28,223 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

floor close to rear shocker mounts poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front wipers poor condition

slight damage to screen

Pass 25 May 2006 26,874 miles

ADVANCED UNDER BODY CORROSION, ESPECIALLY REAR CROSS MEMBER

UNDER CAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

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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M404 DLM is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel 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 M404 DLM, 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 M404 DLM registered?

M404 DLM is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 1995.

Is M404 DLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M404 DLM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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