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M227 ELC

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,578 mi
Last recorded26,578 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM227 ELC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 26,578 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 25,636 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 25,636 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 25,504 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 25,320 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 25,299 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2018 25,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 24,862 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 24,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 24,815 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 24,762 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 24,755 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,704 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 23,704 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.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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M227 ELC is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M227 ELC, 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 M227 ELC registered?

M227 ELC is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 June 1995.

Is M227 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M227 ELC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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