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M356 YPU

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,419 mi
Last recorded63,419 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM356 YPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 63,419 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 63,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2014 48,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 48,454 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,688 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 38,846 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,430 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,736 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,631 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 27,616 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 16,209 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 9,710 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 3,338 miles

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

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

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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M356 YPU is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M356 YPU, 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 M356 YPU registered?

M356 YPU is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1995.

Is M356 YPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M356 YPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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