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M184 XNW

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

44,591 mi
Last recorded44,591 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM184 XNW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2009 44,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both rear and both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Further corrosion to both outer sills suspension and seat belt prescribed areas.

Offside rear brake back plate corroded.

Slight corrosion to front suspension arms, and coil springs.

Fail 17 Sep 2008 40,076 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,076 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 35,644 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 35,644 miles

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

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

crack in front number plate

lhr tyre worn down to 3mm

rhr tyre worn down to 4mm

uneven wear inside shoulders both rear tyres

Pass 22 Feb 2006 34,430 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 34,430 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

CENTER EXHAUST MOUNTING STARTING TO SPLIT

LH & RH SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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M184 XNW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M184 XNW, 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 M184 XNW registered?

M184 XNW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 June 1995.

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