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M287 AVW

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,580 mi
Last recorded86,580 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM287 AVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2007 86,580 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 77,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arm bushes perishing

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

both rear flexible brake hoses perishing

engine hunting at idle

front indicators showing white light

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside inner and outer sils corroding

offside washer jet only one working

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate dioscoloured

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

slight exhaust blow at centre pipe to rear silencer joint

various stonechips and marks in swept area of windscreen. strong advise

Fail 10 Mar 2006 77,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front lower arm bushes perishing

both outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

both rear flexible brake hoses perishing

engine hunting at idle

front indicators showing white light

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside inner and outer sils corroding

offside washer jet only one working

power steering belt perishing

rear number plate dioscoloured

slight dampness around power steering reservoir

slight exhaust blow at centre pipe to rear silencer joint

various stonechips and marks in swept area of windscreen. strong advise

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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M287 AVW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 M287 AVW, 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 M287 AVW registered?

M287 AVW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M287 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M287 AVW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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