MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,532 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight play front trackrod ends
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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M226 XWM is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M226 XWM, 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 M226 XWM registered?
M226 XWM is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 January 1995.
Is M226 XWM safe to buy?
The MOT history for M226 XWM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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