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M288 XKD

1994 Ford Escor

Maroon Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,598 mi
Last recorded80,598 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Escor71,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM288 XKD
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 80,598 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 78,023 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2008 78,023 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 74,089 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 74,089 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 70,691 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 70,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Ford Escor?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
5,088
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 170
Brake pipe excessively corroded 168
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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M288 XKD is a 1994 Ford Escor in Maroon with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Ford Escor models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.1% with a typical mileage of 71,278 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 Escor fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M288 XKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escor typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Ford Escor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M288 XKD is a 1994 Ford Escor, first registered on 21 October 1994.

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