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M409 YEV

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,653 mi
Last recorded58,653 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM409 YEV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 58,653 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and n/s/front (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 58,300 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 57,910 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 57,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,117 miles

both rear tyre walls starting to crack

Fail 15 Apr 2015 57,116 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre walls starting to crack

Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,485 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 56,483 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,780 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,619 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 54,619 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,345 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 45,706 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 44,508 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 42,533 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 39,546 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 37,324 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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M409 YEV is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M409 YEV, 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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M409 YEV is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 1995.

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