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L54 WAF

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,997 mi
Last recorded15,997 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL54 WAF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2008 15,997 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

all suspension springs are corroded

both front tyres are worn

both outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking

corrosion on underside of vehicle which includes both inner and outer sills

engine oil had to be added to conduct testing

fuel and temperature guages appear not to be working

fuel cap seal is starting to crack

handbrake lever is high in use and may need attention

hubcaps on roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel bolts/nuts

offside rear valve cap is missing

rear silencer exhaust mountings are starting to crack

slight damage to nearside rear seatbelt webbing

slight play in both ends of steering rack

upper bodywork is damaged and corroded

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

vehicle battery is loose in holder

windowscreen lamination is starting to separate

Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,540 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 12,540 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise o/s front mirror glass damaged

advise o/s rear brake pipe ferrule corroded

Pass 10 May 2006 9,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L54 WAF is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue 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 L54 WAF, 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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L54 WAF is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 March 1994.

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