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ExpiredMileage
16,759 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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surface corrosion to floor and sills. †surface corrosion to metal brake pipes.
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
surface corrosion to floor. †surface corrosion to metal brake pipes. †surface corrosion to offside and nearside sills.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres perished' †slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing.
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M231 CFL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel 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 M231 CFL, 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 M231 CFL registered?
M231 CFL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 February 1995.
Is M231 CFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for M231 CFL 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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