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L113 GDW

1994 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,987 mi
Last recorded95,987 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL113 GDW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 95,987 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 95,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 90,946 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 86,196 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 79,272 miles

slight free play steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2006 73,430 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sills corroded

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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L113 GDW is a 1994 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L113 GDW, 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 L113 GDW registered?

L113 GDW is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 June 1994.

Is L113 GDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L113 GDW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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