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M210 XAR

1995 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,430 mi
Last recorded99,430 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM210 XAR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 99,430 miles

both front wishbone forward bushes deteriorating

grease around off side C/V boot but no split detectable

near side wiper blade split

off side outer sill corroding within 30cm of belt mounting point

off side rear chassis leg corroding

off side rear light lens cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jul 2009 99,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front wishbone forward bushes deteriorating

grease around off side C/V boot but no split detectable

near side wiper blade split

off side outer sill corroding within 30cm of belt mounting point

off side rear chassis leg corroding

off side rear light lens cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jul 2008 93,723 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

off side rear chassis leg corroding

off side rear floor corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2008 93,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side rear chassis leg corroding

off side rear floor corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2007 88,809 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 88,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long travel on hand brake lever

Pass 20 Jul 2006 82,754 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 82,239 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long travel on hand brake lever

off side rear indicator lens cracked

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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M210 XAR is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M210 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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M210 XAR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1995.

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