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M279 GFG

1995 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

10,283 mi
Last recorded10,283 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM279 GFG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 10,283 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 5,577 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 224 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 94,273 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 86,685 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 79,677 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 73,787 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 67,125 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 57,292 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 57,292 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 GFG is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GFG, 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 GFG registered?

M279 GFG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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