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M251 WMD

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,956 mi
Last recorded93,956 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 WMD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 93,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 18 Apr 2008 86,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake near end of reserve travel

Pass 30 Apr 2007 72,569 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 59,432 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 59,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

travel on parking brake

Fail 4 Apr 2006 59,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil..leak..from..engine

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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M251 WMD is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M251 WMD, 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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M251 WMD is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 June 1995.

Is M251 WMD safe to buy?

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