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M338 XNO

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,141 mi
Last recorded83,141 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM338 XNO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 83,141 miles

1) surface corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear wheel arch h/s/corrosion.

Rear flexible brake hose's cracking.

Rear view mirror deteriorating.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 75,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear wheel arch h/s/corrosion.

Rear flexible brake hose's cracking.

Rear view mirror deteriorating.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 74,680 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 74,680 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,579 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 63,783 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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M338 XNO is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M338 XNO, 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 M338 XNO registered?

M338 XNO is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 January 1995.

Is M338 XNO safe to buy?

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