MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,253 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside and offside lower sills joints corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
no revers light
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
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?
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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.
Is M276 BCL safe to buy?
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