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L525 LNF

1998 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,795 mi
Last recorded90,795 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL525 LNF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2008 90,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust system hanging low

f/n/s light reflector is off the adjusters but pattern and height ok

f/n/s tyre worn to legal limit

r/o/s coil spring looks to be mounted incorrectly at top

rear chassis sections corroding heavily

slight bind at f/n/s brake

slight corrosion on floor under passenger feet

steering looks way out of track

Pass 24 Jun 2008 90,795 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system hanging low

f/n/s light reflector is off the adjusters but pattern and height ok

f/n/s tyre worn to legal limit

r/o/s coil spring looks to be mounted incorrectly at top

rear chassis sections corroding heavily

slight bind at f/n/s brake

slight corrosion on floor under passenger feet

steering looks way out of track

Pass 27 Jun 2007 82,840 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 82,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 73,649 miles

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

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

n/s front and rear seatbelts not tested (baby seats fitted )

various corrosion around vehicle not holed or exsessive at time of test

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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L525 LNF is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 L525 LNF, 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.

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L525 LNF is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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