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M286 VMH

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,381 mi
Last recorded74,381 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM286 VMH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 74,381 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 70,574 miles

Brake lines have some corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 70,567 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake lines have some corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 65,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front indicator lens cover missing

Some damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 1 Nov 2005 61,419 miles

handbrake travel high †engine hunting

Fail 26 Oct 2005 61,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

handbrake travel high †engine hunting

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 VMH is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,392cc 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 M286 VMH, 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 M286 VMH registered?

M286 VMH is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M286 VMH safe to buy?

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