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M289 FFL

1995 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,817 mi
Last recorded61,817 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 FFL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 61,817 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 61,742 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 61,656 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 61,586 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 61,434 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 61,235 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 - 20 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 61,077 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 60,806 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 60,588 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,383 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,166 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 59,946 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 59,745 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,544 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,310 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 59,082 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,885 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,679 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 58,486 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 57,649 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M289 FFL is a 1995 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M289 FFL, 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 M289 FFL registered?

M289 FFL is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 April 1995.

Is M289 FFL safe to buy?

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