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L553 EBV

1993 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,031 mi
Last recorded64,031 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 EBV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2007 64,031 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 64,031 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,487 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 59,487 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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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L553 EBV is a 1993 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 L553 EBV, 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 33 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L553 EBV registered?

L553 EBV is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is L553 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L553 EBV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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