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L548 NCJ

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,447 mi
Last recorded92,447 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL548 NCJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 92,447 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 92,446 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front wheel contaminated with oil

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 91,162 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 91,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Apr 2007 89,085 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 89,084 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

very small nick in the nearside front flexy brake hose outer rubber casing, NOT excessive or through to inner casing.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 86,244 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 86,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front anti roll bar link fouling on drive shaft

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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L548 NCJ is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L548 NCJ, 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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L548 NCJ is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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