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L101 RNO

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,341 mi
Last recorded44,341 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 RNO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 44,341 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2012 42,361 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s rear brake binding very slightly

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 14 May 2012 42,361 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear brake binding very slightly

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2011 38,841 miles

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

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Fail 6 May 2010 35,717 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 35,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,691 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,015 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 2 Apr 2008 30,015 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,358 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 29,358 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 28,466 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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L101 RNO is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L101 RNO, 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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What year was L101 RNO registered?

L101 RNO is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 June 1994.

Is L101 RNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L101 RNO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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