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ACZ 5331

1994 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,828 mi
Last recorded98,828 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 5331
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 98,828 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 97,859 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 95,411 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 94,978 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 94,972 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 94,881 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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ACZ 5331 is a 1994 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 59,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ACZ 5331, 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 32 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ACZ 5331?

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What year was ACZ 5331 registered?

ACZ 5331 is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 June 1994.

Is ACZ 5331 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 5331 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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