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E482 LAD

1993 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,104 mi
Last recorded45,104 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE482 LAD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 45,104 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 44,337 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 44,025 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 40,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 39,978 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 39,978 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2012 36,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 32,792 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 32,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 29,045 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 28,275 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 27,821 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 27,734 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 27,734 miles

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

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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E482 LAD is a 1993 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 E482 LAD, 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 33 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E482 LAD registered?

E482 LAD is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 November 1993.

Is E482 LAD safe to buy?

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