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M268 UFV

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,978 mi
Last recorded86,978 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2006
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM268 UFV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2006 86,978 miles

Interior mirror missing (non obligatory)

Rear rubber exhaust mounting split.

Slight corrosion to o/s floor to sill.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Sep 2006 86,859 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Interior mirror missing.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/s/r brake binding slightly.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M268 UFV is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue 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 M268 UFV, 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 M268 UFV registered?

M268 UFV is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 February 1995.

Is M268 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M268 UFV 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.

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