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M431 MOL

1995 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,562 mi
Last recorded61,562 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM431 MOL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,437 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,023 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2006 46,319 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 46,319 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust centre and back box in poor condition

Offside front brake pipe coroded

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

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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M431 MOL is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M431 MOL, 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 M431 MOL registered?

M431 MOL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 February 1995.

Is M431 MOL safe to buy?

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