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M217 HTY

1995 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,589 mi
Last recorded40,589 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 HTY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2006 40,589 miles

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

Nearside front and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2005 27,404 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 27,400 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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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M217 HTY is a 1995 Ford Escort in White 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 M217 HTY, 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 M217 HTY registered?

M217 HTY is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 January 1995.

Is M217 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M217 HTY 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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