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M202 YOW

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,503 mi
Last recorded75,503 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM202 YOW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 75,503 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 69,334 miles

ofside & nearside front lower arm bushes perished

slight movement in both front D bushes

Fail 1 Dec 2010 69,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ofside & nearside front lower arm bushes perished

slight movement in both front D bushes

Pass 2 Dec 2009 62,999 miles

rear reg plate fading

slight play to o/s/f wheel

front brake discs appear worn

o/s/f brake hose perished

Fail 30 Nov 2009 62,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

front brake discs appear worn

o/s/f brake hose perished

rear reg plate fading

slight play to o/s/f wheel

Pass 18 Nov 2008 58,839 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 6 Dec 2007 57,399 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 53,941 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 53,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 50,763 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 50,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear wheel binding slightly hand brake operation poor.

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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M202 YOW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M202 YOW, 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 M202 YOW registered?

M202 YOW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 January 1995.

Is M202 YOW safe to buy?

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