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M324 XBG

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,732 mi
Last recorded88,732 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM324 XBG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 88,732 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 83,307 miles

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.

Fail 23 Aug 2008 83,216 miles

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.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 75,860 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 75,860 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 71,605 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 71,605 miles

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?

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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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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