MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,971 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight noise on n/s/r wheel bearing
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Advise Driverside Front TYre Low on edges
Advise Front Brake Disc's Rusting and worn
Advise High Travel on Handbrake, but still working on M.O.T Brake Meter
Advise Rear Exhaaust rsuting BAck Section
Advise Slight Leak on Power Steering Pipes
Advise Slight Oil leak
Advise body work damage driverside of vehicle
Advise slight play in steering rack
Advisse rear braake pies rusty
Advise Driverside Front TYre Low on edges
Advise Front Brake Disc's Rusting and worn
Advise High Travel on Handbrake, but still working on M.O.T Brake Meter
Advise Rear Exhaaust rsuting BAck Section
Advise Slight Leak on Power Steering Pipes
Advise Slight Oil leak
Advise body work damage driverside of vehicle
Advise slight play in steering rack
Advisse rear braake pies rusty
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M396 XMB is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M396 XMB, 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 M396 XMB registered?
M396 XMB is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 January 1995.
Is M396 XMB safe to buy?
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