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M174 XAR

1995 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,674 mi
Last recorded55,674 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM174 XAR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,674 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING

BATTERY TRAY AREA CORRODING

BOTH OUTER SIDE SILLS N/S/R INNER SILL AND N/S/R CHASSIS MEMBER CORRODING

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE AND OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

N/S/R BUMPER DAMAGED AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 23 Mar 2009 55,674 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT FLASHING

BATTERY TRAY AREA CORRODING

BOTH OUTER SIDE SILLS N/S/R INNER SILL AND N/S/R CHASSIS MEMBER CORRODING

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

LONG HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

N/S/F TYRE GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE AND OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

N/S/R BUMPER DAMAGED AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 52,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

air bag light flashing

corrosion to bulk head battery area

long handbrake travel

nsr bumper damaged

slight weep from pas pipe

surface corrosion to os and ns inner and outer sills

Pass 7 Mar 2007 51,009 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,027 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 45,854 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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M174 XAR is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M174 XAR, 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 M174 XAR registered?

M174 XAR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1995.

Is M174 XAR safe to buy?

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