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M289 OOA

1995 Ford Escort

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,515 mi
Last recorded68,515 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 OOA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 68,515 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 67,180 miles

hole in chassis in non prescribed area. near side rear

Fail 8 Feb 2007 66,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 66,290 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 64,061 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2005 61,446 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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M289 OOA is a 1995 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M289 OOA registered?

M289 OOA is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 1995.

Is M289 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M289 OOA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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