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L550 LWL

1994 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,472 mi
Last recorded83,472 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL550 LWL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2009 83,472 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 81,990 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 80,192 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 77,966 miles

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 LWL is a 1994 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L550 LWL, 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 LWL registered?

L550 LWL is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 April 1994.

Is L550 LWL safe to buy?

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