MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,695 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside 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)
Oil leak
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
front discs becoming thin
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
front discs becoming thin
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
some of the vehicles steel brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion and may need attention on or before the next mot test.
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
all under side of vehicle been greased
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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M242 XAR is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 M242 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 M242 XAR registered?
M242 XAR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1995.
Is M242 XAR safe to buy?
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