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M389 XUM

1995 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,042 mi
Last recorded46,042 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM389 XUM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 46,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe and tail box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 39,816 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,043 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,478 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,805 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 114,729 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 108,126 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 2,902 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 97,921 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 90,080 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 82,878 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 82,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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M389 XUM is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 M389 XUM, 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 M389 XUM registered?

M389 XUM is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1995.

Is M389 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M389 XUM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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