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M290 RMO

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,961 mi
Last recorded71,961 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM290 RMO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 71,961 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 71,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,300 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2010 56,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,908 miles

rear chassis starting to corrode n/s/r and o/s/r

Fail 22 Jan 2009 51,866 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis starting to corrode n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 31 Jan 2008 47,957 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,378 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 42,528 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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M290 RMO is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M290 RMO, 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 M290 RMO registered?

M290 RMO is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 February 1995.

Is M290 RMO safe to buy?

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