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M202 XUG

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,799 mi
Last recorded85,799 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM202 XUG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2009 85,799 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

moderate wear offside lower wishbone bush's

offside rear floor and strengther panel showing signs of corrosion starting

Pass 18 May 2009 85,799 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

moderate wear offside lower wishbone bush's

offside rear floor and strengther panel showing signs of corrosion starting

Pass 21 May 2008 83,781 miles

Oil leak

moderate wear o/s lower wishbone bush's

Fail 13 May 2008 83,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

moderate wear o/s lower wishbone bush's

Pass 20 Apr 2007 82,781 miles

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

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front brake disc,s deteriated

Fail 20 Apr 2007 82,781 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front brake disc,s deteriated

Pass 21 Apr 2006 80,602 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear wheel arch's corroding

oil leak

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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M202 XUG is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M202 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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M202 XUG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 1995.

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