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M279 EBJ

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,200 mi
Last recorded62,200 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,200 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 62,200 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 59,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 56,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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M279 EBJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M279 EBJ, 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 M279 EBJ registered?

M279 EBJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 February 1995.

Is M279 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M279 EBJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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