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M221 WUG

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,663 mi
Last recorded24,663 miles
Recorded on14 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM221 WUG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2007 24,663 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 24,663 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

full exhaust system is corroded but has no leaks

offside front lower arm bushes slighly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2006 17,299 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 WUG is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WUG, 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 WUG registered?

M221 WUG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1995.

Is M221 WUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M221 WUG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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