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M308 YRF

1995 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,925 mi
Last recorded26,925 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM308 YRF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s front tyre close to legal limit and perished on inside edge.(need replacing)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 22,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor corrosion starting to apear across rear of vehicle but not causing any decrease in structure strenght

Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,344 miles

minor corrosion starting to apear across rear of vehicle but not causing any decrease in structure strenght

Pass 4 Oct 2010 12,290 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 12,276 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 98,995 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 86,978 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 76,921 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 66,004 miles

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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M308 YRF is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel 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 M308 YRF, 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 M308 YRF registered?

M308 YRF is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 June 1995.

Is M308 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M308 YRF 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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