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M277 YTW

1995 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,638 mi
Last recorded82,638 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM277 YTW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 82,638 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 82,638 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 82,604 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 82,457 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 79,961 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 79,846 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 YTW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M277 YTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M277 YTW registered?

M277 YTW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M277 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M277 YTW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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