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M277 YCM

1995 Ford Escort

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,832 mi
Last recorded10,832 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM277 YCM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2007 10,832 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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

off sid front outer sill getting corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2007 10,832 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

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

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

off sid front outer sill getting corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2006 89,280 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

nearside front indicator lens broken

Pass 13 Jan 2006 89,280 miles

nearside front indicator lens broken

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 YCM is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M277 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 M277 YCM registered?

M277 YCM is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1995.

Is M277 YCM safe to buy?

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