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M406 TVM

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,746 mi
Last recorded95,746 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM406 TVM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2006 95,746 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

front no plate damaged

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

offside headlamp poor image

offside wishbone slight damage

radiator carrier corroded

rear axle mounts poor

rear brake flexi`s slight cracks

slight oil leaks

slight wear in front drop links and anti roll bar bushes

slight wear in steering rack

washers and wiper blades poor

Fail 4 Jul 2006 95,746 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 84,569 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 84,569 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TVM is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

M406 TVM is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 January 1995.

Is M406 TVM safe to buy?

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