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L116 KVT

1994 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,694 mi
Last recorded84,694 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 KVT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,694 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 84,195 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 83,491 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,766 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 82,079 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 81,330 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 80,707 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 79,577 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 77,815 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 75,938 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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L116 KVT is a 1994 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L116 KVT, 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 L116 KVT registered?

L116 KVT is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 January 1994.

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