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M445 YTU

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,280 mi
Last recorded51,280 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM445 YTU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 51,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 51,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,796 miles

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

brake pipe to master cylinder has tpfe tape on ferrull but not leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2007 44,794 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brake pipes at master cylinder has tpfe tape on ferrull but no leaks visible

Pass 11 Jul 2006 41,220 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 41,220 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2005 40,016 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bumper insecure

Pass 30 Jun 2005 40,016 miles

bumper insecure

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 YTU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M445 YTU, 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 M445 YTU registered?

M445 YTU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 March 1995.

Is M445 YTU safe to buy?

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