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M434 POA

1995 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,411 mi
Last recorded98,411 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM434 POA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2008 98,411 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 93,086 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

oil pressure switch leaking

rea brake pads getting low

slight play in front struts

slight play in steering column

water residue around cylinder head

Fail 14 Feb 2006 93,081 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

oil pressure switch leaking

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in front struts

slight play in steering column

temporary repair made to nsf side light

water residue around cylinder head

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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M434 POA is a 1995 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M434 POA, 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 M434 POA registered?

M434 POA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 1995.

Is M434 POA safe to buy?

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