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M246 XVW

1995 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,485 mi
Last recorded94,485 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM246 XVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 94,485 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 86,911 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 86,911 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 79,056 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 78,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 22 Apr 2008 74,565 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers wiper slightly deterioated

nearside rear tyre inner wall starting to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2007 70,787 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 66,234 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 66,213 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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M246 XVW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 M246 XVW, 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 M246 XVW registered?

M246 XVW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1995.

Is M246 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M246 XVW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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