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M267 LEL

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

7,654 mi
Last recorded7,654 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM267 LEL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 7,654 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to front brake discs

Head lamp beam patterns poor

High beam switch function poor

Light corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

N/S/F tyre starting to get low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2013 6,866 miles

Both front suspension arm front bushes in slightly poor condition

Head lamp beam patterns slightly poor

Light corrosion to front brake metal pipes

O/S/R brake performance slightly poor

Pass 23 May 2012 6,538 miles

Both front lower suspension arm front bushes in poor condition

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition (Lack of use)

Hand brake performance poor

Light corrosion to O/S/F metal brake pipe

N/S/F lower ball joint rubber in slightly poor condition

N/S/R position lamp slightly brighter than O/S/R

O/S/F C/V boot slightly perished

O/S/F head lamp beam pattern poor (Product on lens)

Slight corrosion to N/S outer sill

Fail 22 May 2012 6,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front lower suspension arm front bushes in poor condition

Front brake discs in slightly poor condition (Lack of use)

Hand brake performance poor

Light corrosion to O/S/F metal brake pipe

N/S/F lower ball joint rubber in slightly poor condition

N/S/R position lamp slightly brighter than O/S/R

O/S/F C/V boot slightly perished

O/S/F head lamp beam pattern poor (Product on lens)

Slight corrosion to N/S outer sill

Pass 17 May 2011 4,127 miles

Corrosion to O/S/R chassis

Hand brake travel slightly long

Light corrosion to N/S outer sill

Light corrosion to O/S outer sill

N/S/R tyre getting low

O/S/F lower suspension arm front bush in poor condition

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Screen wipers slightly poor

Fail 17 May 2011 4,127 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion to O/S/R chassis

Hand brake travel slightly long

Light corrosion to N/S outer sill

Light corrosion to O/S outer sill

N/S/R tyre getting low

O/S/F lower suspension arm front bush in poor condition

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Screen wipers slightly poor

Pass 13 May 2010 94,850 miles

Hand brake travel slightly long

O/S/F lower arm front bush in poor condition

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight corrosion on O/S/R chassis leg

Slight corrosion on both front metal brake pipes

Fail 13 May 2010 94,850 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Hand brake travel slightly long

O/S/F lower arm front bush in poor condition

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight corrosion on O/S/R chassis leg

Slight corrosion on both front metal brake pipes

Pass 19 May 2009 86,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2009 86,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 15 May 2008 77,161 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 71,901 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 68,030 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 67,862 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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M267 LEL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M267 LEL, 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 M267 LEL registered?

M267 LEL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 April 1995.

Is M267 LEL safe to buy?

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