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AJM 362A

1993 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

63,858 mi
Last recorded63,858 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJM 362A
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 63,858 miles

Nearside Rear signs of perish side wall

Offside Rear signs of perish side wall

Fail 20 Mar 2018 63,858 miles

Nearside Rear signs of perish side wall

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

Offside Rear signs of perish side wall

Pass 5 Aug 2016 63,791 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 63,791 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,779 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 63,761 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

battery tray corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 63,752 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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AJM 362A is a 1993 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1993 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 AJM 362A, 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 33 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJM 362A registered?

AJM 362A is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 March 1993.

Is AJM 362A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJM 362A shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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