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M332 XVW

1995 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

18,301 mi
Last recorded18,301 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM332 XVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 18,301 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 18,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,140 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 18,137 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake pads are worn close to the 1.5mm limit

Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,550 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 17,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,249 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 4,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 4,887 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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M332 XVW is a 1995 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc 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 M332 XVW, 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 M332 XVW registered?

M332 XVW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1995.

Is M332 XVW safe to buy?

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