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L295 LRF

1998 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,536 mi
Last recorded85,536 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL295 LRF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 85,536 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

mirror missing

Pass 11 Jul 2008 81,880 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007
Pass 13 Jul 2006 74,862 miles

unable to asses welding to sills due to underseal/filler

Fail 28 Jun 2006 74,862 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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L295 LRF is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 63,332 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 L295 LRF, 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 28 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L295 LRF registered?

L295 LRF is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is L295 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L295 LRF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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