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M436 PCY

1995 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,828 mi
Last recorded75,828 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM436 PCY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 75,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 May 2008 75,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 68,152 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 67,895 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 62,025 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 61,975 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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M436 PCY is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc 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 M436 PCY, 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 M436 PCY registered?

M436 PCY is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 April 1995.

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