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M287 NPD

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,832 mi
Last recorded17,832 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM287 NPD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2008 17,832 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,832 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 11,572 miles

Air bag light flashing

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Both front wishbones has slight wear in front bushes

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

R.H.F headlight has a crack in lens

R.H.R tyre is cracking on sidewalls

Rear wiper split

Slight oil leak from engine sump plug

Pass 14 Aug 2007 11,572 miles

Air bag light flashing

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Both front wishbones has slight wear in front bushes

R.H.F headlight has a crack in lens

R.H.R tyre is cracking on sidewalls

Rear wiper split

Slight oil leak from engine sump plug

Pass 18 Aug 2006 5,087 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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M287 NPD is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M287 NPD, 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 NPD registered?

M287 NPD is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 September 1995.

Is M287 NPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M287 NPD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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