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M406 SAW

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,081 mi
Last recorded65,081 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM406 SAW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 65,081 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 65,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 50,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 50,284 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 42,382 miles

poor responce on footbrake rear offside.

Fail 19 Oct 2007 42,382 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

poor responce on footbrake rear offside.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,950 miles

both front brake hoses have some corrosion on metal parts

some cracking to nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 20 Sep 2005 33,105 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 33,105 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion forming to offside and nearside front hose unions

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 SAW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SAW, 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 SAW registered?

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

Is M406 SAW safe to buy?

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