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M292 LNV

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,015 mi
Last recorded64,015 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM292 LNV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 64,015 miles

Many areas corroded but not significantly weekened or holed

Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,239 miles

accident damage to n/s doors

o/s/r chassis holed but not within 30cm of suspension mounting

various brake pipes greased

welding repairs to o/s sill and rear chassis

Fail 6 Apr 2011 62,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

accident damage to n/s doors

o/s/r chassis holed but not within 30cm of suspension mounting

various brake pipes greased

welding repairs to o/s sill and rear chassis

Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,731 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 60,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,117 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 59,117 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 57,368 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 57,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 3 May 2007 55,257 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 55,257 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 52,566 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyres are worn down to the 2mm tread wear indicator.

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 LNV is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LNV, 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 LNV registered?

M292 LNV is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 May 1995.

Is M292 LNV safe to buy?

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