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M405 WAR

1995 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,178 mi
Last recorded12,178 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM405 WAR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 12,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chassis and suspension components rusty

damage to nearside rear light lense

damage to offside headlamp

imbalance on front brakes

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre close to limit

rear no plate fading

vehicle is damaged marker

Fail 10 Jun 2011 12,178 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chassis and suspension components rusty

damage to nearside rear light lense

damage to offside headlamp

imbalance on front brakes

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre close to limit

rear no plate fading

vehicle is damaged marker

Pass 26 Jun 2010 9,391 miles

O/S H/LAMP STONE CHIPPED

SERIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 26 Jun 2009 7,208 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 4,678 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 4,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

LONG H/BRAKE

Pass 27 Feb 2007 1,118 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 1,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

antiroll bar linkpin lower cover split on offside

Pass 17 Mar 2006 93,756 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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M405 WAR is a 1995 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,597cc 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 M405 WAR, 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 M405 WAR registered?

M405 WAR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M405 WAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M405 WAR 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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