MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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.
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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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