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M415 SHL

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,935 mi
Last recorded14,935 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM415 SHL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

sill to floor areas corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 12,795 miles

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

front and rear metal brake pipes securered to body

Fail 23 Jan 2008 12,795 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front and rear metal brake pipes securered to body

Pass 31 Jan 2007 7,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 6,368 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 6,368 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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M415 SHL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M415 SHL, 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 M415 SHL registered?

M415 SHL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M415 SHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M415 SHL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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