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M427 XAR

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

281 mi
Last recorded281 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM427 XAR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 281 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 275 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 99,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 99,951 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 99,938 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

advise n/s/ sill is corroded but not holed.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 99,443 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

airbag warning light on

under body corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2010 99,416 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

airbag warning light on

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2009 98,647 miles

air bag light on dash board display.

both outter sills have surface corrosion on lower seams.

near side front bumper has paint damage.

near side front wing and near side rear door dented.

near side outter sill dented,has surface corrosion.

off side front bumper has paint damage.

off side rear wheel arch has surface corrosion.

slight corrosion on rear,exhaust tail pipe.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 98,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

air bag light on dash board display.

both outter sills have surface corrosion on lower seams.

near side front bumper has paint damage.

near side front wing and near side rear door dented.

near side outter sill dented,has surface corrosion.

off side front bumper has paint damage.

off side rear wheel arch has surface corrosion.

slight corrosion on rear,exhaust tail pipe.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 97,702 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 96,737 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 96,737 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 95,045 miles

baffles loose in middle silencer

both rear brake pipes leading to rear flexes starting to corrode

both wiper blades starting to split

drivers door mirror slightly damaged

o/s/f flitch brake pipe starting to corrode

slight misfire on engine

slight movement in o/s/r wheel bearing

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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M427 XAR is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M427 XAR, 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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M427 XAR is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 April 1995.

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