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L548 OHK

1994 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,680 mi
Last recorded66,680 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL548 OHK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 66,680 miles

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

Offside front tyre inner and outer edges devoid of tread

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 May 2011 66,675 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front tyre inner and outer edges devoid of tread

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 66,480 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,136 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 59,441 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 59,441 miles

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

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 OHK is a 1994 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L548 OHK, 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 L548 OHK registered?

L548 OHK is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 January 1994.

Is L548 OHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L548 OHK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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