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M217 LTG

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,148 mi
Last recorded47,148 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 LTG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2007 47,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both rear outer arches corroded

advise wipers leaving lines

fuel filter rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2007 47,148 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise both rear outer arches corroded

advise wipers leaving lines

fuel filter rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2006 47,148 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 47,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Oct 2005 47,148 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 47,148 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

bumper insecure

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 LTG is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M217 LTG, 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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M217 LTG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 July 1995.

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