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M271 WJN

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,760 mi
Last recorded33,760 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM271 WJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 33,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

various corrosion marks around the vehicle

Pass 2 Oct 2020 33,307 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sills slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 33,135 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 32,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 32,044 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,475 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 31,472 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,426 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 29,690 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 29,690 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,843 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,194 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,605 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,050 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 26,328 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,633 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,829 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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M271 WJN is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 M271 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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What year was M271 WJN registered?

M271 WJN is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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