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L550 JFR

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

99,446 mi
Last recorded99,446 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2006
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL550 JFR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2006 99,446 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advanced corrosion on rear chassis sections and underside at rear

advanced wear in steering rack

exhaust front pipe not fully secured ro manifold

Pass 30 Aug 2005 93,844 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 93,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced corrosion on bootfloor,rear chassis sections and crossmembers.scaling corrosion present around rear shock absorber top mounting member.

air bag warning lamp staying on

brake pipe clip damaged at reart of floorpan

drive shaft outer boots splitting

fuel pipes corroded

interior mirror not fitted

nearside steering rack boot twisted

rear door handle missing (asp & staple fitted)

spare deflated and split on walls

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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L550 JFR is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L550 JFR, 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 L550 JFR registered?

L550 JFR is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L550 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L550 JFR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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