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M108 UFV

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,312 mi
Last recorded78,312 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM108 UFV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 78,312 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 78,265 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 75,791 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 75,785 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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M108 UFV is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M108 UFV, 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 M108 UFV registered?

M108 UFV is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 January 1995.

Is M108 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M108 UFV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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