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M221 UFV

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,775 mi
Last recorded25,775 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,775 miles

both sides rear chassis starting to rust

brake pipes starting to rust

nearside outer sill starting to rust

offside front wing damage

rear arches starting to rust

Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,169 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both sides rear chassis starting to rust

brake pipes starting to rust

nearside outer sill starting to rust

offside front wing damage

rear arches starting to rust

Fail 3 Mar 2007 4,496 miles

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

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

Oil leak

general overall vehicle condition very poor - lots of items on wear limit !!

rear chassis rail poor both

Pass 3 Mar 2007 4,496 miles

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

Oil leak

general overall vehicle condition very poor - lots of items on wear limit !!

rear chassis rail poor both

Pass 13 Mar 2006 93,070 miles

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

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 UFV is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M221 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

M221 UFV is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 1995.

Is M221 UFV safe to buy?

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