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M310 XWY

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,414 mi
Last recorded74,414 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM310 XWY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,414 miles

Fuel tank becoming corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 73,012 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 72,990 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2008 71,599 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 71,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 70,153 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 70,153 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 68,496 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 68,496 miles

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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M310 XWY is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M310 XWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M310 XWY registered?

M310 XWY is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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