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M221 UAL

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,258 mi
Last recorded71,258 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM221 UAL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,258 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front offside corner of drivers seat insecure

Fail 20 Apr 2015 71,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front offside corner of drivers seat insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,018 miles

Outer sills corroded. matal brake pipes corroded. Slight steering column uj play. Slight gearbox oil leak. Rear chassis legs corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,690 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Outer o/s/r sill corroded. gearbox oil leak.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 67,618 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,109 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges. exhaust tail pipe corroded. underside corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,691 miles

rear number plate

Pass 10 Mar 2009 62,544 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 60,820 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007
Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,863 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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M221 UAL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 M221 UAL, 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 M221 UAL registered?

M221 UAL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1995.

Is M221 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M221 UAL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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