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M427 WUM

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

94,306 mi
Last recorded94,306 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM427 WUM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,306 miles

both rear chadssis legs corroded

front brakes corroded not affecting efforts

nearside floor to sill corroded

offside floor to sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2012 94,306 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear chadssis legs corroded

front brakes corroded not affecting efforts

nearside floor to sill corroded

offside floor to sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 93,057 miles

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Fail 21 Feb 2011 93,057 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 11 Mar 2010 90,887 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 90,887 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 88,990 miles

O/S/R tyre perished (175-70-13T)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 86,595 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 86,595 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 84,283 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 84,283 miles

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

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

O/S and N/S floor to sills rtarting to rust.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 81,652 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 81,652 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

brake imbalance on front brakes high at 23%

slight misfire under load

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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M427 WUM is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M427 WUM, 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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M427 WUM is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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