MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine coated in oil on o/s.
handbrake travel high.
n/s & o/s sills blistered.
n/s/f lower suspension arm front & rear bushes starting to split from bonding.
spare tyre in boot flat.
very slight binding on n/s/f wheel.
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
engine coated in oil on o/s.
handbrake travel high.
n/s & o/s sills blistered.
n/s/f lower suspension arm front & rear bushes starting to split from bonding.
spare tyre in boot flat.
very slight binding on n/s/f wheel.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
corrosion to offside outer sill
nearside front mirror missing
offside and nearside rear brake hoses perished
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
slight play at offside front steering rack
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
corrosion to offside outer sill
nearside front mirror missing
offside and nearside rear brake hoses perished
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
slight play at offside front steering rack
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M324 XBG is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 M324 XBG, 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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M324 XBG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 June 1995.
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