MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,587 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
near/side rear wheelarch showing signs of corrosion
near/side rear wheelarch showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
nea/side front driveshaft fouling on anti/roll bar link
near/side rear brake back plate damp
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M196 XWY is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M196 XWY, 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 M196 XWY registered?
M196 XWY is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1995.
Is M196 XWY safe to buy?
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Does M196 XWY have outstanding finance?
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