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M400 YBP

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

19,922 mi
Last recorded19,922 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM400 YBP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 19,922 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 19,846 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 19,132 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2017 18,178 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 16,741 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 14,660 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 14,453 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 14,453 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 11,005 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 11,005 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 6,701 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 5,088 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 2,871 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 130 miles

drivers a bit short

Pass 30 Aug 2006 97,100 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 93,491 miles

steering rack has slight knock noise,no sign of play bushes.suspect inside steering rack.presenter notified.may require attension near future.

Fail 22 Sep 2005 93,490 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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M400 YBP is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M400 YBP, 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 M400 YBP registered?

M400 YBP is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 April 1995.

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The MOT history for M400 YBP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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