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M160 MFP

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,837 mi
Last recorded75,837 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM160 MFP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 75,837 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 22 May 2012 75,836 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 May 2011 67,708 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 58,116 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

misfire

Pass 29 May 2009 48,558 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 46,729 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 46,460 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 45,580 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 44,445 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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M160 MFP is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M160 MFP, 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 M160 MFP registered?

M160 MFP is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M160 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M160 MFP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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