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M230 AFA

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,571 mi
Last recorded48,571 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM230 AFA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,571 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 43,734 miles

Offside Front 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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M230 AFA is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M230 AFA, 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 M230 AFA registered?

M230 AFA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 1995.

Is M230 AFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M230 AFA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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