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M430 EPN

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

15,622 mi
Last recorded15,622 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM430 EPN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2008 15,622 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

brake warning light on . o/s sill rust blissters

colling fan not cutting in

Pass 19 Feb 2007 12,149 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 12,126 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension parts rusty

exhaust system in poor condition

offside and nearside rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

offside and nearside rear chassisrails starting to corrode

offside and nearside rear tyres tread low and perished

rear exhaust box baffles loose

rear view mirror missing

Fail 20 Jan 2007 12,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all suspension parts rusty

exhaust system in poor condition

offside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly

offside and nearside rear chassis rails starting to corrode

offside and nearside rear flexi brake hoses starting to perish

offside and nearside rear tyres tread low and perished

rear exhaust box baffles loose

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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M430 EPN is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 M430 EPN, 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 M430 EPN registered?

M430 EPN is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 1995.

Is M430 EPN safe to buy?

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