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L116 LMS

1994 Ford Escort

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,405 mi
Last recorded83,405 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL116 LMS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 83,405 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 83,242 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion on nearside outer sill panel

corrosion on rear chassis

nearside front indicator lens missing

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 LMS is a 1994 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L116 LMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L116 LMS registered?

L116 LMS is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 May 1994.

Is L116 LMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L116 LMS shows 2 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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