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M29 MPR

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,606 mi
Last recorded8,606 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 MPR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 8,606 miles

nearside and offside outewr sills in poor condition

nearside and offside rear chassis legs in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2008 7,474 miles

both rear chassis legs in poor condition

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2007 1,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank and filter corroded

handbrake nearly at the end of its working travel

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on edges

o/s and n/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2007 1,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank and filter corroded

handbrake nearly at the end of its working travel

o/s an d n/s/f tyres worn on edges

o/s and n/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2006 98,002 miles

handbrake nearly at the end of its working travel

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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M29 MPR is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M29 MPR, 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 M29 MPR registered?

M29 MPR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 June 1995.

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