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M351 XAR

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,466 mi
Last recorded61,466 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM351 XAR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 61,466 miles

n/s wing mirror broken / stone chip zone b / brake pedle spongy / brake pip[e corrosion / oil filter corroded and leaking / front discs scored and pitted on inner faces / o/s rack play / under body and sill corrosion

Pass 19 May 2010 58,046 miles

hand brake high / chip zone a / chip zone b / brake pedle spongy / brake pipe corrosion / under body corrosion / exhaust corrosion

Fail 18 May 2010 58,046 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake high / chip zone a / chip zone b / brake pedle spongy / brake pipe corrosion / under body corrosion / exhaust corrosion

Pass 12 May 2009 53,089 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2008 52,295 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,966 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 50,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2006 48,777 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 48,756 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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M351 XAR is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M351 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M351 XAR registered?

M351 XAR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 April 1995.

Is M351 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M351 XAR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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