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M440 DPN

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,585 mi
Last recorded14,585 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM440 DPN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 14,585 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 14,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 11,414 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s mirror glass is loose but not likly to fall off.

o/s/f brake is binding

power steering rack is leaking.

rust o/s/r wheel arch

wipers smear

Fail 30 Oct 2013 11,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s mirror glass is loose but not likly to fall off.

o/s/f brake is binding

power steering rack is leaking.

rust o/s/r wheel arch

wipers smear

Pass 30 Oct 2012 8,098 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leaks from engine and steering rack

Fail 30 Oct 2012 8,098 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leaks from engine and steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2011 5,213 miles

lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

power steering oil leak

the o/s/f drop link is worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 2,298 miles

anti roll bar links worn

lower arm bushes deteriorated

power steering oil leak

rear chassis very corroded

the front and main brake pipes are corroded

the n/s/r and both front tyres are starting to wear

the rear brake hoses are perished

Pass 25 Nov 2009 99,691 miles

slight power steering oil leak

the front anti roll bar links and struts are worn

the n/s/f brake pipe is corroded, the rear brake pipes are covered in under seal

the rear chassis is very corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2009 99,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emmissions not tested

slight power steering oil leak

the front anti roll bar links and struts are worn

the n/s/f brake pipe is corroded, the rear brake pipes are covered in under seal

the rear chassis is very corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 93,658 miles

brake pipes are getting rusty

Fail 17 Mar 2008 93,580 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes are getting rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2007 90,012 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 90,012 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 80,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M440 DPN is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DPN, 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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M440 DPN is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 February 1995.

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