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M418 MRP

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,713 mi
Last recorded85,713 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM418 MRP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 85,713 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 85,713 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 80,493 miles

front chassis corroding

front number plate discolouring

front wishbone bushes starting to split

rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Jul 2008 80,444 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front chassis corroding

front wishbone bushes starting to split

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2007 75,444 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHING

O/S/R & N/S/R CHASSIS CORRODING

O/S/R & N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

SCRATCHES TO SCREEN

Fail 29 Jun 2007 75,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

SCRATCHES TO SCREEN

O/S/F & N/S/F WISHBONE BUSHES PERISHING

O/S/R & N/S/R CHASSIS CORRODING

O/S/R & N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

Pass 27 Jun 2006 70,291 miles

CHIP TO SCREEN

SLIGHT PLAY TOP O/S/R & N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS

VACUUM PIPE T PIECE LEAKING

Fail 27 Jun 2006 70,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

CHIP TO SCREEN

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/R & N/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS

VACUUM PIPE T PIECE LEAKING

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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M418 MRP is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M418 MRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M418 MRP registered?

M418 MRP is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is M418 MRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M418 MRP shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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