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M277 LBO

1995 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

95,155 mi
Last recorded95,155 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM277 LBO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 95,155 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 95,155 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 91,358 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 91,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 87,171 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 87,169 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2005 82,974 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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M277 LBO is a 1995 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 M277 LBO, 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 M277 LBO registered?

M277 LBO is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M277 LBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M277 LBO shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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