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M431 WWC

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,059 mi
Last recorded4,059 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM431 WWC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2009 4,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 1,173 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 98,783 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 98,781 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing needed soon

Pass 20 Apr 2006 95,706 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 95,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 WWC is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M431 WWC, 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 WWC registered?

M431 WWC is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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