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M276 BCL

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,253 mi
Last recorded43,253 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM276 BCL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2013 43,253 miles

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

both front brake pipes slightly rusted

both rear brake pipes slightly rusted

front crossmember corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded excessively

nearside front wishbone bush partially unbonded

offside outer sill rusted

Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,732 miles

coolant radiator support member corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside front wishbone bush partially unbonded

nearside rear chassis excessively corroded

offside rear chassis excessively corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 41,732 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coolant radiator support member corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside rear chassis excessively corroded

offside rear brake hose not attatched to clip

offside rear chassis excessively corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,020 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front indicator lense partially detached

Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,074 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front indicator lense partially detached

Fail 13 Oct 2010 36,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front indicator lense partially detached

Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,605 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside and offside lower sills joints corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,228 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 26,401 miles

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

no revers light

Fail 26 Oct 2007 26,401 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

no revers light

Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,737 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M276 BCL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M276 BCL, 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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M276 BCL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 March 1995.

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