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M405 WBH

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,953 mi
Last recorded48,953 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM405 WBH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,953 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,732 miles

surface corrosion both outer sills/floors/rear seatbelts/rearcrossmember rear chassis

Fail 16 Apr 2007 38,732 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

surface corrosion both outer sills/floors/rear seatbelts/rearcrossmember rear chassis

Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,073 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 25,073 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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 WBH is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WBH, 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 WBH registered?

M405 WBH is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 1995.

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