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M196 XWY

1995 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,587 mi
Last recorded69,587 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 XWY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2008 69,587 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,587 miles

near/side rear wheelarch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,903 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 62,901 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 57,949 miles

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 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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