MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
park brake has little reserve left attention imminent
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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M238 XAR is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 M238 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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What year was M238 XAR registered?
M238 XAR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1995.
Is M238 XAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for M238 XAR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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