MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,705 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both d/shaft seal leaking
nearside rear tyre some sidewall damage
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both d/shaft seal leaking
nearside rear tyre some sidewall damage
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
this vehicle is seriously weakened by excessive corrosion to rear crossmember
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
this vehicle is seriously weakened by excessive corrosion to rear crossmember
has excessive corrosion at reae of vehicle †(NOT within 30cm of body mountings)
heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle at rear
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle at rear
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L542 OWE is a 1994 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1994 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 59,013 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 L542 OWE, 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 32 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L542 OWE registered?
L542 OWE is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1994.
Is L542 OWE safe to buy?
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