MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?
Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M158 XRE is a 1995 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1995 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.1% with a typical mileage of 45,562 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 Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M158 XRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M158 XRE registered?
M158 XRE is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 29 March 1995.
Is M158 XRE safe to buy?
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