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M144 LRU

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,005 mi
Last recorded61,005 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM144 LRU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,005 miles

corrosion rear w/arches & o.s. sill.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 60,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion rear w/arches & o.s. sill.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 59,018 miles

small crack in catalyst, n.s.f. wheel rim damaged.

Fail 2 Feb 2010 59,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

small crack in catalyst, n.s.f. wheel rim damaged.

Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,468 miles

hole o.s. h/light, slight play o.s. steering rack.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 53,396 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 53,396 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight binding n.s.r. brake.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,896 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 46,423 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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M144 LRU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M144 LRU, 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 M144 LRU registered?

M144 LRU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M144 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M144 LRU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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