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M272 YCM

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,972 mi
Last recorded74,972 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM272 YCM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 74,972 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 74,936 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 70,249 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 64,865 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 64,865 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 61,706 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 YCM is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green 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 M272 YCM, 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 YCM registered?

M272 YCM is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 March 1995.

Is M272 YCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M272 YCM 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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