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M286 LNH

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,067 mi
Last recorded72,067 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 LNH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 72,067 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 72,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 May 2008 69,728 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 69,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 66,946 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON FACES

MULTI V DRIVE BELT CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

OFFSIDE FRONT INERTIA SEAT BELT WEBBING IS WEARING AT BASE WHERE BELT IS ATTACHED TO LOWER MOUNT

REAR WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Fail 16 Mar 2007 66,927 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN ON FACES

MULTI V DRIVE BELT BADLY CRACKED

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

OFFSIDE FRONT INERTIA SEAT BELT WEBBING WEARING AT BASE WHERE IT IS ATTACHED TO LOWER BAR MOUNT

REAR WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

Pass 11 May 2006 64,639 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 64,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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M286 LNH is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 M286 LNH, 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 M286 LNH registered?

M286 LNH is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 1995.

Is M286 LNH safe to buy?

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