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M270 DYJ

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,965 mi
Last recorded17,965 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM270 DYJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 17,965 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 11,716 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 11,716 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 108,257 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 4,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2006 4,507 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

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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M270 DYJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M270 DYJ, 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 M270 DYJ registered?

M270 DYJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 February 1995.

Is M270 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M270 DYJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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