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M258 JPA

1995 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,782 mi
Last recorded101,782 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM258 JPA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2008 101,782 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both outer sills starting to rust

chassis both sides above rear axle rusting

Pass 30 Mar 2007 98,055 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2006 94,439 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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M258 JPA is a 1995 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M258 JPA, 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 M258 JPA registered?

M258 JPA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 January 1995.

Is M258 JPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M258 JPA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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