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M24 XVW

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,234 mi
Last recorded92,234 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM24 XVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2019 92,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brakes low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 86,259 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 86,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 86,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,915 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,529 miles

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

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

inner sills rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2015 85,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

inner sills rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 83,712 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 83,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2011 82,401 miles

damping rubber on nearside driveshaft marked

front lower arm bolts non standard

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

slight runout front brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2010 80,530 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front inner wings have surface rust

both rear brake pipes and brake pipes from wheel cylinders to flexy starting to corrode

both rear floors rusty

centre exhaust dented and cracked

front and rear of sills surface rust found with light tapping and scrapping

front anti roll bar bushes to subframe

offside front floor rusty

sill lips front to rear

slight runout front brakes

Fail 14 Apr 2010 80,530 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front inner wings have surface rust

both rear brake pipes and brake pipes from wheel cylinders to flexy starting to corrode

both rear floors rusty

centre exhaust dented and cracked

front and rear of sills surface rust found with light tapping and scrapping

front anti roll bar bushes to subframe

offside front floor rusty

oil pressure switch leaking, has a residue trail down cylinder block reccomend attention soon

sill lips front to rear

slight corrosion on battery tray

slight runout front brakes

Pass 7 May 2009 75,731 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 75,731 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 70,437 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 64,886 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 59,773 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 59,683 miles

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)

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

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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M24 XVW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M24 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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M24 XVW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 March 1995.

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