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M217 WMD

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

79,939 mi
Last recorded79,939 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 WMD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 79,939 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 72,730 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 64,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,948 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 61,231 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 60,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 59,336 miles

Nearside front sill corroded.

Offside rear sill corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 59,041 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 58,399 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 58,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some rear brake binding

some wear in nearside front lower arm,rear bush

Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,175 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 55,821 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 55,159 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 54,240 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 52,772 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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M217 WMD is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WMD, 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 WMD registered?

M217 WMD is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M217 WMD safe to buy?

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