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M446 DAF

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,557 mi
Last recorded86,557 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM446 DAF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 86,557 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 86,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 84,326 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 81,778 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 81,778 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 79,121 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 79,120 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 76,387 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 76,387 miles

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)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 73,506 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 73,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 70,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 68,496 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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M446 DAF is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M446 DAF, 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 M446 DAF registered?

M446 DAF is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 April 1995.

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