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M294 YTP

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,652 mi
Last recorded46,652 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM294 YTP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 46,652 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 39,365 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,937 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2009 30,826 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2008 22,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 15,503 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 6,549 miles

nearside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

offside inner and outer sills slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 30 Nov 2005 92,975 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 92,959 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M294 YTP is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 M294 YTP, 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 M294 YTP registered?

M294 YTP is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1995.

Is M294 YTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M294 YTP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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