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M253 LPM

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,903 mi
Last recorded68,903 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM253 LPM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,903 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear chissis corroded but not near any prescribed areas

slight corrosion on both rear wheel arches

slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,510 miles

corrosion on nearside rear chassis but not near any presribed areas

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,466 miles

drivers window doesnt open

nearside rear tyre srubbed but not exposing cord

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Fail 7 Jul 2009 61,462 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

drivers window doesnt open

nearside rear tyre srubbed but not exposing cord

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Fail 31 Jul 2008 57,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,788 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2007 53,130 miles

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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M253 LPM is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M253 LPM, 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 M253 LPM registered?

M253 LPM is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 June 1995.

Is M253 LPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M253 LPM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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