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L102 UMA

1994 Ford Escort

Maroon Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,350 mi
Last recorded83,350 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL102 UMA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 83,350 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 83,117 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Mar 2008 83,112 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jun 2006 76,025 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 76,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in 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 UMA is a 1994 Ford Escort in Maroon with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UMA, 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 L102 UMA registered?

L102 UMA is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L102 UMA safe to buy?

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