MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,831 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
brake fluid low in resivior
corrosion to o/s sill
hevey exhaust corrosion center section hold slight blow
hevey uder body corrosion !!!!!!!
o/s/r chassi hevaly corroded
o/s/r tyre worn low 1.6mm
oil leek
rear arches corroded
rear number plate disgfigerd
slight play in stering rack
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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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L549 UVL is a 1994 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L549 UVL, 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 L549 UVL registered?
L549 UVL is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 March 1994.
Is L549 UVL safe to buy?
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