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M270 WJN

1995 Ford Escort

Pink Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,799 mi
Last recorded91,799 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM270 WJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 91,799 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front indicator lamps slightly discoloured

slight play in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 10 Sep 2012 91,796 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

both front direction indicator lamps slightly discoloured

offside front inner wheel arch lining insecure

play in offside steering rack

slight play in front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2007 84,701 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 84,701 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Auxillary drive belt cracking

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank corroding

N/S/f outer disc pad worn slightly more than the inner pad

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wipers in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2006 80,634 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 80,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 74,496 miles

Cooling fans are running constantly

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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 WJN is a 1995 Ford Escort in Pink with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M270 WJN, 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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M270 WJN is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 February 1995.

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