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M352 XWW

1995 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,454 mi
Last recorded33,454 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM352 XWW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,454 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 33,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,335 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 32,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,656 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,884 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Fail 17 Aug 2012 29,884 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 26,876 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 25,622 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,346 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,200 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 20,384 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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M352 XWW is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 M352 XWW, 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 M352 XWW registered?

M352 XWW is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1995.

Is M352 XWW safe to buy?

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