MOT Status
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96,149 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear area undersealed
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Area undersealed
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam front both head lights (PRS) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front suspension play present
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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L321 BOO is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1996 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,188 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 L321 BOO, 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 30 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L321 BOO registered?
L321 BOO is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is L321 BOO safe to buy?
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