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L102 CDD

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,258 mi
Last recorded16,258 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL102 CDD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2011 16,258 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 10,072 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre marked sidewall yellow

offside wiper blade split

Fail 8 Apr 2010 10,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre marked sidewall yellow

offside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Mar 2009 3,355 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Apr 2008 96,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Apr 2008 96,325 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Mar 2007 87,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 87,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 78,475 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 78,475 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

play in n/s steering rack

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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L102 CDD is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L102 CDD, 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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L102 CDD is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 May 1994.

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