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L122 TAV

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

91,689 mi
Last recorded91,689 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL122 TAV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2007 91,689 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 91,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly uneven

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

small cracks in power steering belt

Fail 7 Nov 2006 91,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 84,691 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 84,677 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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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L122 TAV is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L122 TAV, 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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L122 TAV is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 1994.

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