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M428 CNJ

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,734 mi
Last recorded72,734 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM428 CNJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 72,734 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 68,247 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint play started

o/s/f indicator lens cover missing

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

rear wiper blade split

tyre wear starting on n/s/f inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,939 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 63,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front outer cv boots starting to crack

rear wiper blade split

rust started on o/s/outer door sill

Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,837 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 57,828 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 56,442 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit and perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2007 55,550 miles

engine oil leaks

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

small exhaust blow starting on centre pipe to rear box and tail pipe rusting holes

strong advice bubble rust started on o/s/outer door seal

tyre wear on n/s/f outer edge poss tracking out

tyre wear starting on n/s/r

Pass 31 Oct 2006 53,171 miles

bubble rust starting on o/s outer door seals and both inner door seals

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

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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M428 CNJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M428 CNJ, 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 M428 CNJ registered?

M428 CNJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 March 1995.

Is M428 CNJ safe to buy?

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