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M317 PCX

1994 Ford Escor

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

63,000 mi
Last recorded63,000 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Escor71,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 PCX
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2009 63,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

SUSPECT FUEL TANK LEAK. DIFFERENTT TYRE SIZES ON BOTH FRONT AND REAR.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 59,969 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 59,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

advise b0th front flexible brake pipes be re newed.advise different size tyres front and rear.

How Reliable is the Ford Escor?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
5,088
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 170
Brake pipe excessively corroded 168
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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M317 PCX is a 1994 Ford Escor in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Ford Escor models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.1% with a typical mileage of 71,278 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 Escor fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M317 PCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escor typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Ford Escor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M317 PCX registered?

M317 PCX is a 1994 Ford Escor, first registered on 22 September 1994.

Is M317 PCX safe to buy?

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