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M43 VMD

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,923 mi
Last recorded99,923 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM43 VMD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 99,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 98,773 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 95,738 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 92,760 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 89,149 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 85,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 85,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 81,838 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 78,180 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R SILL CORROSION

Fail 12 Aug 2011 71,720 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 71,720 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 68,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 66,381 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,172 miles

near side rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 7 Aug 2007 61,571 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 58,202 miles

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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M43 VMD is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M43 VMD, 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 M43 VMD registered?

M43 VMD is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 March 1995.

Is M43 VMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M43 VMD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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