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M195 XAR

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,311 mi
Last recorded83,311 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM195 XAR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2010 83,311 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

center mirror missing

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

slight movement in nearside rear bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,809 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front headlight in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2009 67,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front headlight in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,952 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,058 miles

corrosion to nearside front brake disc inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,658 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

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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M195 XAR is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver 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 M195 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 M195 XAR registered?

M195 XAR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1995.

Is M195 XAR safe to buy?

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