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M261 BNG

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,891 mi
Last recorded21,891 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 BNG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2007 21,891 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 21,891 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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M261 BNG is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M261 BNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M261 BNG registered?

M261 BNG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 February 1995.

Is M261 BNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M261 BNG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M261 BNG have outstanding finance?

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