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L104 NRC

1994 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,379 mi
Last recorded93,379 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL104 NRC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 93,379 miles

slight play in o/s st rack inner end

Fail 4 Jul 2008 92,733 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine oil leaks/level low

Fail 12 Jun 2008 91,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine oil leaks

engine oil low

near side rear chassis sections corroding

off side front wheel rim damaged

off side rear chassis sections corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2008 88,352 miles

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

Advise exhaust blowing

Advise handbrake travel

Advise oil leak

Advise rear brake pipes corroded

Advise underbosy corrosion

Pass 14 May 2007 82,907 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 79,758 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 77,193 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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L104 NRC is a 1994 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L104 NRC, 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 L104 NRC registered?

L104 NRC is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L104 NRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L104 NRC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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