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M272 CLW

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,049 mi
Last recorded65,049 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM272 CLW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,049 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,669 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,485 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 44,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,668 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,075 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F INDICATOR LAMP TEMPORARY SECURED WITH TAPE

Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,893 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 30,893 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,700 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,135 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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M272 CLW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 M272 CLW, 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 M272 CLW registered?

M272 CLW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 February 1995.

Is M272 CLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M272 CLW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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