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M252 YFC

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,009 mi
Last recorded38,009 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM252 YFC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,009 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,771 miles

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 27 Apr 2011 36,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,606 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 35,587 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2008 34,709 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,037 miles

FRONT NO PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED FRONT MUD FLAPS INSECURE

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,002 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 33,002 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YFC is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC registered?

M252 YFC is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 1995.

Is M252 YFC safe to buy?

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