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M196 XEV

1995 Ford Escort

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,590 mi
Last recorded15,590 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 XEV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 15,590 miles

Corrosion starting on rear wheel arches.Near limits for sharp edges.

Front brake discs corroded.Near limits.

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

Slight corrosion starting nearside rear inner wing/chassis.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 15,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion starting on rear wheel arches.Near limits for sharp edges.

Front brake discs corroded.Near limits.

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

Slight corrosion starting nearside rear inner wing/chassis.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 12,414 miles

Corrosion starting on rear wheel arches.Near limits for sharp edges.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 8,413 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 5,758 miles

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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M196 XEV is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M196 XEV, 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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M196 XEV is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 February 1995.

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