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BCZ 52

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,079 mi
Last recorded83,079 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 52
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,079 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 83,079 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 82,772 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 82,510 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 81,707 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,838 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 80,334 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 79,646 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 79,047 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 78,876 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 78,876 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 71,525 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 71,346 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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BCZ 52 is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BCZ 52, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCZ 52 registered?

BCZ 52 is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is BCZ 52 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCZ 52 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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