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M223 BTU

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,772 mi
Last recorded81,772 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 BTU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 81,772 miles

OSR chassis shows signs of corrosion

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2010 81,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSR chassis shows signs of corrosion

Oil leak

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 75,564 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,853 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 74,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 73,665 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 73,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 72,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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M223 BTU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M223 BTU, 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 M223 BTU registered?

M223 BTU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 March 1995.

Is M223 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M223 BTU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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