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M409 XDT

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,585 mi
Last recorded72,585 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM409 XDT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,585 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 72,558 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 71,057 miles

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 May 2008 71,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 69,190 miles

Brake advisories:RBTservice brake efficiency:69%

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

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

parking brake lever has long travel

service brake: your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair(3.7.A.8)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 69,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise wheel alignment check due to uneven wear on front tyres

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 26 May 2006 66,995 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 66,995 miles

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

Rear Tyres badly perished

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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M409 XDT is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M409 XDT, 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 M409 XDT registered?

M409 XDT is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 June 1995.

Is M409 XDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M409 XDT shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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