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M445 OWN

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,698 mi
Last recorded37,698 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM445 OWN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,698 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 34,606 miles

o/s washer jet in op

Fail 1 May 2013 34,606 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s washer jet in op

Pass 4 May 2012 31,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2012 31,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 28,608 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r floor corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 24,703 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,625 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 21,567 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,907 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 17,907 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,211 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 11,295 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 11,295 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M445 OWN is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M445 OWN, 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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M445 OWN is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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