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M406 YBP

1995 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,736 mi
Last recorded98,736 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM406 YBP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 98,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag light on

damage to n/s/f wing

front number plate slightly deteriorated

fuel tank corroded

headlight aims on limit

interior mirror missing

outer sills corroded

rear chassis sections corroded

slight roughness n/s/r wheel bearing

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2010 91,219 miles

advanced corrosion on rear metal brake pipes - require attention

advanced corrosion to rear chassis rails

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes split - require attention

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded/catalytic converter rattling

front coil springs corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes advanced corrosion

fuel tank return pipe neck heavily corroded

metal fuel pipes advanced corrosion

movement in both front seatbacks

n/s beam image poor

n/s headlight insecure

n/s/f outer cv gaiter age cracking/perished

o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

stonechips in windscreen

surface corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 14 Jul 2009 84,951 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advanced deterioration & perishing of front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2008 81,389 miles

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

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)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake servo corroded

corrosion to both inner & outer sill pannels

crack in front number plate

different size tyres fitted front to rear

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

high handbrake travel,close to limit

movement in both front seats

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2008 81,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake servo corroded

corrosion to both inner & outer sill pannels

crack in front number plate

different size tyres fitted front to rear

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

high handbrake travel,close to limit

movement in both front seats

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2007 77,273 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2007 77,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2006 69,697 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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M406 YBP is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M406 YBP, 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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M406 YBP is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 April 1995.

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