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L123 HOC

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

46,240 mi
Last recorded46,240 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 HOC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,240 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 46,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,550 miles

slight corrosion offside and nearside rear wheel arches

slight corrosion offside under floor

spare tyre defective

Fail 9 Mar 2006 39,547 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion offside and nearside wheel arches

slight corrosion offside under floor to sill

spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Jan 2006 39,536 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

1) severe engine oil leaks 2) n/s front brake disc poor condition 3)tyres 195 60 15 4) wheel trims fitted

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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L123 HOC is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel 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 L123 HOC, 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 L123 HOC registered?

L123 HOC is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 May 1994.

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