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L549 VNV

1994 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,568 mi
Last recorded16,568 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL549 VNV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,568 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 16,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

osr floor pan corroded

nsr wheel slightly binding

bad oil leak

both rear chassis rails corroded

both rear flexe brake pipes perishing

front brake discs corroded

front pads on legal limit ns on limit

hazards audible only

nsf floor to sill corroded

nsr metal brake pipe corroded

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,568 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

offside rear brake pipe corroding

offside rear floor corroding

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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L549 VNV is a 1994 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 L549 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

L549 VNV is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 May 1994.

Is L549 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L549 VNV shows 3 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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