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M154 VFR

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,886 mi
Last recorded88,886 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM154 VFR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 88,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 81,518 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 81,518 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox stabiliser rod insecure

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

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

interior mirror missing

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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M154 VFR is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 M154 VFR, 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 M154 VFR registered?

M154 VFR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M154 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M154 VFR shows 3 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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