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M340 XNO

1995 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,492 mi
Last recorded26,492 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM340 XNO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 26,492 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 26,186 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 25,502 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 24,102 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 23,915 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 23,307 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 22,982 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 22,438 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 21,727 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 21,725 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 20,849 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 20,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 19,416 miles

tyres cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,055 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 17,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 14,429 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 14,429 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 12,292 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 10,524 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 8,560 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 8,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 7,219 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 7,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 99,183 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 88,073 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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M340 XNO is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M340 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 M340 XNO registered?

M340 XNO is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 January 1995.

Is M340 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M340 XNO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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