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M301 LPM

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,279 mi
Last recorded96,279 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM301 LPM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 96,279 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 96,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

exhaust center silencer heavily corroded

front nearside and rear offside tyre's perrishing

Pass 11 Aug 2006 89,449 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 89,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M301 LPM is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M301 LPM, 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 M301 LPM registered?

M301 LPM is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M301 LPM safe to buy?

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