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M428 PND

1995 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

30,246 mi
Last recorded30,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM428 PND
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2007 30,246 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 30,246 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Apr 2007 27,762 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,904 miles

advisories apply to M.O.T test number: 993396696060

Fail 6 Apr 2006 22,890 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

heavy wear showing on n/s and o/s front brake discs

n/s front tyre low on tread and worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s front track rod end

surface rust on metal brake pipe from rear brake valve to hoses

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 PND is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 M428 PND, 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 M428 PND registered?

M428 PND is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 January 1995.

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