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M439 RHB

1995 Ford Escort

Maroon Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

82,964 mi
Last recorded82,964 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM439 RHB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 82,964 miles

Oil leak

covers on outer sills obstructing full inspection

Fail 13 Jan 2009 82,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

covers on outer sills obstructing full inspection

Pass 15 Jan 2008 73,943 miles

Oil leak

covers on outer sills starting to rust.

front tyre size 195/50 15 rear 205/50 15

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease.

o/s/n/s/r chassis starting to rust.

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 11 Jan 2008 73,854 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

covers on outer sills starting to rust.

front tyre size 195/50 15 rear 205/50 15

n/s inner drive shaft gaiter leaking grease.

o/s/n/s/r chassis starting to rust.

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 17 Jan 2007 67,621 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

covers fitted to outer sills

rear exh box rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2007 67,621 miles

Oil leak

covers fitted to outer sills

rear exh box rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2006 67,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

air bag light stays flashing.

covers on o/s/n/s outer sills obstructing view.

o/s inner sill to floor rusty.

o/s/n/s/r chassis rusty.

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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M439 RHB is a 1995 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M439 RHB, 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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M439 RHB is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 July 1995.

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