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L121 GNY

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,333 mi
Last recorded78,333 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 GNY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2010 78,333 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,333 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,612 miles

both rear floor pans rusty

nearside rear brake hose perishing

nearside rear chassis rail rusty

offside rear wheel arch rusty

slight play front anti roll bar offside link

Fail 12 Aug 2009 72,611 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear floor pans rusty

nearside rear brake hose perishing

nearside rear chassis rail rusty

offside rear wheel arch rusty

slight play front anti roll bar offside link

Pass 8 Aug 2008 70,531 miles

o/s rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2008 70,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner sills corroded

nearside rear chassis leg corroded

offside rear chassis leg holed by rust

Pass 21 Sep 2006 65,468 miles

off side rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2005 62,625 miles

general underbody corrosion

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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L121 GNY is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L121 GNY, 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 L121 GNY registered?

L121 GNY is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 January 1994.

Is L121 GNY safe to buy?

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