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L400 FMC

1995 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,931 mi
Last recorded46,931 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 FMC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 46,931 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022
Pass 31 Dec 2018 59,258 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,991 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,333 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 54,575 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,922 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,390 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 50,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,409 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,098 miles

cat fitted at time of test

different wheels at time of test

os inner cv boot split

Fail 7 Apr 2011 48,073 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished

os inner cv boot split

Pass 31 Oct 2009 45,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 43,054 miles

advise o/s rackend play

Fail 23 Oct 2008 42,960 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

advise o/s rackend play

Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,625 miles

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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L400 FMC is a 1995 Ford Escort in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 61,362 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 L400 FMC, 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 31 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L400 FMC is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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The MOT history for L400 FMC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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