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M252 VMU

1995 Ford Escort

Turquoise Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,729 mi
Last recorded59,729 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM252 VMU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 59,729 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2010 59,729 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2009 54,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 May 2009 54,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 46,830 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear number plate

Pass 17 Mar 2007 39,976 miles

as test number 950012577093

Fail 13 Mar 2007 39,976 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

generaql floor and chassie condition

Pass 20 Mar 2006 31,009 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 31,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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M252 VMU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Turquoise with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M252 VMU, 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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M252 VMU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 1995.

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