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M150 LFJ

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,449 mi
Last recorded86,449 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM150 LFJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 86,449 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 86,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 81,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2009 81,831 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2008 75,299 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 75,240 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 69,506 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 69,506 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,747 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (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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M150 LFJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M150 LFJ, 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 M150 LFJ registered?

M150 LFJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1995.

Is M150 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M150 LFJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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