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L105 LBL

1994 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,559 mi
Last recorded18,559 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL105 LBL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 18,559 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 18,559 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 May 2007 10,295 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 10,295 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Jan 2006 98,814 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 98,814 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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L105 LBL is a 1994 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L105 LBL, 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 L105 LBL registered?

L105 LBL is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L105 LBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L105 LBL shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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