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M186 XUG

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,628 mi
Last recorded76,628 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM186 XUG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 76,628 miles

corrosion in progress

Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,626 miles

corrosion in progress

Pass 30 Jul 2020 76,620 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 76,615 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,230 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,193 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,748 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,512 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 73,315 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded otter sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear sill corroded inner and outter (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear outter sill cororded (5.2.6)

corrosion in progress

Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,379 miles

corrossion in progress

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,709 miles

corrossion in progress

Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,815 miles

corossion in progress

Pass 22 Aug 2011 70,528 miles

corossion in progress

Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,129 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 70,059 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 69,748 miles

n.s.f brake pipe starting to corrode

o.s.f lower arm rear bush starting to unbond

Fail 14 May 2009 69,630 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n.s.f brake pipe starting to corrode

o.s.f lower arm rear bush starting to unbond

Pass 20 May 2008 67,819 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 67,740 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 67,115 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 61,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M186 XUG is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M186 XUG, 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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M186 XUG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 March 1995.

Is M186 XUG safe to buy?

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