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M273 LRY

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,804 mi
Last recorded84,804 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM273 LRY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2009 84,804 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 21 Nov 2008 83,991 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

near side rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 11 Nov 2008 83,984 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

near side rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2007 82,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side door mirror braken.rear nuber plate dirty.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 82,082 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 82,077 miles

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

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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M273 LRY is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M273 LRY, 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 M273 LRY registered?

M273 LRY is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 May 1995.

Is M273 LRY safe to buy?

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