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L108 RMG

1994 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

92,531 mi
Last recorded92,531 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL108 RMG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2008 92,531 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT INDICATORS STARTING TO SHOW WHITE LIGHT

O/S INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODING

O/S REAR CHASSIS RAIL STARTING TO CORRODE

O/S SUN VISOR LOOSE

POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL LOW

Pass 20 Jun 2007 83,604 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2007 83,603 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 78,409 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 78,409 miles

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

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

Lower sill N/S starting to rust.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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L108 RMG is a 1994 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L108 RMG, 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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L108 RMG is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1994.

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