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M396 XMB

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,971 mi
Last recorded83,971 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 XMB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 83,971 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 81,924 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 81,924 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 79,938 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 79,938 miles

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?

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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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.

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