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L107 WLH

1994 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,953 mi
Last recorded79,953 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL107 WLH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 79,953 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,034 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 73,750 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 73,750 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,485 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 70,485 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 67,319 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 67,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

nearside of steering nack has a slight misting of oil!

parking brake almost at end of working travel!

Pass 29 Apr 2008 63,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

although meeting requirements park brake lever is in need of adjustment

Fail 24 Apr 2008 63,644 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

although meeting requirements park brake lever is in need of adjustment

Pass 23 Apr 2007 60,545 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 57,612 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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L107 WLH is a 1994 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L107 WLH, 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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L107 WLH is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 March 1994.

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