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M438 AOW

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,590 mi
Last recorded34,590 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 AOW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,590 miles

Both front suspension lower arm bushes deterioating.

Brake pipes slightly corroded.

General surface corrosion arround vehicle.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 25,342 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside sill panels slight corosion

rear brake pipes slightly corred

Pass 26 Jun 2008 17,009 miles

Nearside Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 8,630 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 8,630 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

hand brake near end of reserve travel

Pass 29 Jun 2006 491 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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M438 AOW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 M438 AOW, 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 M438 AOW registered?

M438 AOW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M438 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M438 AOW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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