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L11 DEK

1994 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,906 mi
Last recorded56,906 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 DEK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 56,906 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 55,865 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 55,319 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 55,033 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 54,063 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 53,111 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 52,711 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,494 miles

Nearside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 52,231 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,001 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,701 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,508 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,267 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 36,292 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 32,104 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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L11 DEK is a 1994 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L11 DEK, 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 L11 DEK registered?

L11 DEK is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1994.

Is L11 DEK safe to buy?

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