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M40 MSJ

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,040 mi
Last recorded6,040 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 MSJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 6,040 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 6,038 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 5,446 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 5,409 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 3,860 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 2,189 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 1,623 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 632 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 69 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,481 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 98,401 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 98,399 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 95,969 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 93,686 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 93,686 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 87,346 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 81,738 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 81,614 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight movement of steering rack at o/s mounting all bolts etc present and secure.

Pass 12 May 2006 75,488 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 74,330 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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M40 MSJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M40 MSJ, 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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M40 MSJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 May 1995.

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