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M252 WMC

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,745 mi
Last recorded59,745 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM252 WMC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 59,745 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 59,745 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,401 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 58,886 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 58,369 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 58,002 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,539 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 56,782 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2006 55,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 WMC is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M252 WMC, 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 M252 WMC registered?

M252 WMC is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M252 WMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M252 WMC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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