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M27 WWU

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,395 mi
Last recorded66,395 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 WWU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2011 66,395 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise both rear tyre have cracks no cords time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,979 miles

sills corroded..rear tyres cracking/splitting

Fail 23 Feb 2010 65,979 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

sills corroded..rear tyres cracking/splitting

Pass 29 Aug 2008 64,769 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage . nearside front tyre sidewall damage. front tyres worn edges . front brakes binding slightly .

Pass 29 Aug 2007 62,683 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 62,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

near side front tyre worn sidewall . near side rear tyre cracking splitting

Pass 5 Sep 2006 61,424 miles

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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M27 WWU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M27 WWU, 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 M27 WWU registered?

M27 WWU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1995.

Is M27 WWU safe to buy?

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