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M233 XEH

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,725 mi
Last recorded80,725 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM233 XEH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 80,725 miles

both outer sills will soon need attention soon[corrosion]both steel b/pipes o/side n/side rear showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2009 78,468 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 74,588 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

unable to see front outer brake pads due to wheel trims

Fail 5 Sep 2008 74,588 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

unable to see front outer brake pads due to wheel trims

Pass 12 Sep 2007 70,953 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 70,953 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight blow on exhuast system.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 65,171 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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M233 XEH is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M233 XEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M233 XEH registered?

M233 XEH is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M233 XEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M233 XEH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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