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M312 XHJ

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,722 mi
Last recorded73,722 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM312 XHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advise play inner steering , advise nsr tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2015 67,503 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 64,398 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 63,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 63,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,940 miles

near side front wish bone bush started to split

off side wish bone bush started to split

Fail 15 Aug 2011 61,940 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

near side front wish bone bush started to split

off side wish bone bush started to split

Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,006 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy when spun at speed

Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,637 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 57,637 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 55,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 52,908 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 49,938 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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M312 XHJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M312 XHJ, 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 M312 XHJ registered?

M312 XHJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M312 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M312 XHJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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