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L100 GPW

1994 Ford Escort

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,084 mi
Last recorded75,084 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 GPW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 75,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 75,032 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 75,017 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 75,017 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 75,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 74,988 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 74,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 74,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 74,031 miles

Nearside Front inner sidewall of tyre cracking and cracking between tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front advise small cracks between tyre tread

Offside Front sun visor missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear advise small cracks between tyre tread

Fail 27 Jan 2020 74,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front inner sidewall of tyre cracking and cracking between tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front advise small cracks between tyre tread

Offside Front sun visor missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear advise small cracks between tyre tread

Pass 26 Oct 2018 69,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper front suspension top has exccesive movment

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 69,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper front suspension top has exccesive movment

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 65,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 65,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 60,239 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 60,239 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,440 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 48,510 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 48,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,188 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 43,188 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 37,341 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,182 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,264 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,611 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 23,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,477 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 16,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 12,635 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 12,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 6,799 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 6,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 99,648 miles

brake pads worn low †rear brake pipes started to corrode

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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L100 GPW is a 1994 Ford Escort in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L100 GPW, 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.

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L100 GPW is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 March 1994.

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