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J4 LUE

1994 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,437 mi
Last recorded60,437 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 LUE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2025 60,437 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 60,326 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 60,172 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 60,167 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 59,879 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 59,838 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 59,715 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 59,326 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2014 58,232 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 56,881 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,519 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing

Pass 28 Jan 2011 62,317 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,630 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,839 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,826 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 44,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 40,123 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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J4 LUE is a 1994 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J4 LUE, 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

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What year was J4 LUE registered?

J4 LUE is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is J4 LUE safe to buy?

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