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M249 TNC

1995 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,319 mi
Last recorded53,319 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM249 TNC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2007 53,319 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 53,318 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 48,024 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 48,019 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wishbone bush bondings failing not excessive yet

n/s/r sill lip corroded not exccessive yet

o/s/r heavily perished/cracked no cords visible

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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M249 TNC is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M249 TNC, 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 M249 TNC registered?

M249 TNC is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 July 1995.

Is M249 TNC safe to buy?

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