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M104 HFL

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,471 mi
Last recorded89,471 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM104 HFL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2013 89,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

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

corrosion on o/s & n/s outer sills

Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 78,019 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 76,494 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 74,777 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,333 miles

battery tray corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2007 70,240 miles

both inner sills starting to corroded

both rear tyresa poor condition

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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M104 HFL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M104 HFL, 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 M104 HFL registered?

M104 HFL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 June 1995.

Is M104 HFL safe to buy?

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