MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,429 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M248 XSR is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M248 XSR, 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 M248 XSR registered?
M248 XSR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 April 1995.
Is M248 XSR safe to buy?
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