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M240 XEH

1995 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,628 mi
Last recorded57,628 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM240 XEH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 57,628 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear back box rubber heavily deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion.

had to road test to get through emissions test.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 57,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 57,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 56,870 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner faces corroded / unevenly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 56,851 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front and rear bushes separated/detached. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail rotted through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded/slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner faces corroded / unevenly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner face, 185/60/14 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 56,062 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush part of complete arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 55,073 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,309 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded(middle/rear)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 52,427 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 52,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,077 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 52,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,406 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 49,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,950 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 48,950 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,824 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 44,661 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

slight bind offside rear

Pass 25 Jul 2009 44,661 miles

exhaust corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

slight bind offside rear

Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,055 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 39,618 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,864 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 35,072 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 35,041 miles

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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M240 XEH is a 1995 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M240 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.

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M240 XEH is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 February 1995.

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