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M220 LPC

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,771 mi
Last recorded88,771 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM220 LPC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 88,771 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 87,688 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 86,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2016 86,372 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 86,371 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 May 2013 84,720 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 84,505 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,793 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 83,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 82,442 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 81,338 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 80,237 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 80,237 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 78,308 miles

n/s inner drive shaft boot split. n/s lower ball jiont b oot split

Pass 24 Mar 2006 76,248 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALLJOINT BOOT SPLIT

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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M220 LPC is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M220 LPC, 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 M220 LPC registered?

M220 LPC is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1995.

Is M220 LPC safe to buy?

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