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M475 XAS

1995 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,757 mi
Last recorded23,757 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort Van45,562 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM475 XAS
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,757 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 23,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 4,741 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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M475 XAS is a 1995 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.1% with a typical mileage of 45,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M475 XAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M475 XAS registered?

M475 XAS is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 27 April 1995.

Is M475 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M475 XAS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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