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M177 YYG

1995 Ford Escort

Maroon Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,474 mi
Last recorded8,474 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM177 YYG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2007 8,474 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 8,470 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 6,299 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 6,299 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

d/seat padding wearing

slight play in n/s inner anti-roll bush

steering wheel covering getting loose

underside starting to corrode

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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M177 YYG is a 1995 Ford Escort in Maroon 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 M177 YYG, 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 M177 YYG registered?

M177 YYG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M177 YYG safe to buy?

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