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L123 KHD

1994 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,039 mi
Last recorded15,039 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL123 KHD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2020 15,039 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 13,932 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 13,914 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s outer sill corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2018 12,860 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 11,992 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 11,084 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 9,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 8,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 7,897 miles

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f arm rear bush splitting

o/s/r brake flexi hose cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2011 6,837 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 5,791 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 5,788 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 KHD is a 1994 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L123 KHD, 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 KHD registered?

L123 KHD is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L123 KHD safe to buy?

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