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L123 JTF

1994 Ford Escort

Yellow Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,881 mi
Last recorded102,881 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 JTF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 102,881 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 102,879 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 99,705 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 99,705 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 96,634 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

chassis/battery tray corroding

front plate deteriorated...needs new soon

rear brakes becoming uneven

Pass 3 Jan 2007 96,634 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

chassis/battery tray corroding

front plate deteriorated...needs new soon

rear brakes becoming uneven

Pass 12 Dec 2005 93,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no. plates deteriorating

rear brakes becoming uneven

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 JTF is a 1994 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JTF, 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 JTF registered?

L123 JTF is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 1994.

Is L123 JTF safe to buy?

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