MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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