MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,411 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pipes to offside and nearside rear flexi hoses corroded but not to excess
fuel tank corroded around filler tube
nearside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil
surface corrosion started on floorpans and inner sill to floor seams.
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pipes at rear corroded
fuel tank corroded around breather tube
some corrosion to underside at floor to sill joints and on floorpans not considered excessive yet.
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M440 DCD is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 M440 DCD, 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 M440 DCD registered?
M440 DCD is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1995.
Is M440 DCD safe to buy?
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