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M21 XTS

1995 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,061 mi
Last recorded41,061 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 XTS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,061 miles

both rear chassis and boot floor corroded

both rear tyre walls cracked

exhaust system weak and corroded

fuel tank corroded

oil leak at engine

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2007 41,061 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear chassis and boot floor showing corrosion

both rear tyre walls cracked

exhaust system weak and corroded

fuel tank showing corrosion

oil leak at engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2006 31,479 miles

battery insecure

nearside front tyre tread low

oil leak

slight play on offside front suspension arm bushes

Fail 24 Apr 2006 31,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

nearside front tyre tread worn/inside edge

oil leak

slight play on offside front suspension arm

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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M21 XTS is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M21 XTS, 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 M21 XTS registered?

M21 XTS is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 April 1995.

Is M21 XTS safe to buy?

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