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M406 HFL

1995 Ford Escort

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,933 mi
Last recorded90,933 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM406 HFL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 90,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under body corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2008 90,854 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under body corrosion

Pass 17 May 2007 84,899 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 81,000 miles

sills floor and body rusting

Fail 2 Jun 2006 81,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sills floor and body rusting

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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M406 HFL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Purple 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 M406 HFL, 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 M406 HFL registered?

M406 HFL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 June 1995.

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