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L553 VLK

1994 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,660 mi
Last recorded73,660 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 VLK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 73,660 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 70,618 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fan belt poor condition

Fail 30 Nov 2007 70,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fan belt poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2006 67,181 miles

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

nearside steering arm slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2005 64,260 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 64,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VLK is a 1994 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L553 VLK, 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 L553 VLK registered?

L553 VLK is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 March 1994.

Is L553 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L553 VLK shows 6 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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