MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,660 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
fan belt poor condition
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside steering arm slight play
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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