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M229 FFP

1995 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,878 mi
Last recorded54,878 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 FFP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,878 miles

N/S/R SIDEWALLS OF TYRE ARE DRY AND CRACKING

Fail 31 Mar 2009 54,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/R SIDEWALLS OF TYRE ARE DRY AND CRACKING

Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 49,902 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 49,901 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,137 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 47,137 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M229 FFP is a 1995 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M229 FFP, 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 M229 FFP registered?

M229 FFP is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 January 1995.

Is M229 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M229 FFP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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