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M263 FFL

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,462 mi
Last recorded45,462 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM263 FFL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 45,462 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chip in n/s/f headlamp lens and bumber damaged

engine has big oil leak top of engine

Fail 27 Mar 2008 45,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

chip in n/s/f headlamp lens and bumber damaged

engine has big oil leak top of engine

n/s/r handbrake cable not secured

Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,409 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 19,444 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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M263 FFL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M263 FFL, 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 M263 FFL registered?

M263 FFL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is M263 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M263 FFL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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