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M107 FVL

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,887 mi
Last recorded83,887 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM107 FVL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 83,887 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 79,655 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 79,653 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 78,363 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside inner rear lower (chassis rail under boot) Suspension component mounting NOT IN prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 6 Nov 2009 78,353 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside inner rear lower (chassis rail under boot) Suspension component mounting NOT IN prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Oct 2008 74,909 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 73,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

fuel tank empty when tested

Pass 17 Oct 2006 72,159 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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M107 FVL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M107 FVL, 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 M107 FVL registered?

M107 FVL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 February 1995.

Is M107 FVL safe to buy?

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