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M218 VMC

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,712 mi
Last recorded50,712 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM218 VMC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2018 50,712 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 49,084 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,737 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,986 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 37,165 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 27,870 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 23,400 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,296 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 19,566 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 18,452 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,211 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 15,923 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 14,682 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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M218 VMC is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M218 VMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M218 VMC registered?

M218 VMC is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 March 1995.

Is M218 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M218 VMC shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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