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XEL 253

1958 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,733 mi
Last recorded45,733 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEL 253
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1958
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 45,733 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,467 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 45,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 45,032 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,336 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in all steering joints

Fail 21 May 2007 43,260 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 May 2007 43,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,756 miles

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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XEL 253 is a 1958 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XEL 253, 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 68 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XEL 253 registered?

XEL 253 is a 1958 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 July 1958.

Is XEL 253 safe to buy?

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