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L104 UCM

1994 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,402 mi
Last recorded81,402 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL104 UCM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2007 81,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 81,307 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 77,952 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 75,371 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 75,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 UCM is a 1994 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,299cc 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 L104 UCM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L104 UCM registered?

L104 UCM is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 June 1994.

Is L104 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L104 UCM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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