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M330 XAR

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,008 mi
Last recorded91,008 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM330 XAR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2016 91,008 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 91,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 83,845 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 83,844 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 75,242 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 75,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,445 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,958 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 60,957 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Body has slight corrosion

Exhaust has a minor leak

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,249 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,519 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 45,745 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 53,662 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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M330 XAR is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M330 XAR, 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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What year was M330 XAR registered?

M330 XAR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1995.

Is M330 XAR safe to buy?

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