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M292 DEX

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,001 mi
Last recorded73,001 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM292 DEX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2007 73,001 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

slight blow in rear ewxhaust pipe

slight play in o/s rack joint

slight play in top coloum bush

Pass 20 Dec 2006 64,728 miles

as original vt 32

Fail 20 Dec 2006 64,728 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

plastic sill covers.

slight play in lower suspension arm bushes

slight play in top steering coloum bush

Pass 22 Dec 2005 53,135 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted

single wiper conversion fitted

unable to check boot floor due to speakers ect.

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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M292 DEX is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M292 DEX, 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 M292 DEX registered?

M292 DEX is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M292 DEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M292 DEX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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