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L553 YNV

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

2,029 mi
Last recorded2,029 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2020
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL553 YNV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2020 2,029 miles

Nearside Front cv boot deterorated

Sub frame corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2020 1,964 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front sub frame corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2019 1,752 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 1,261 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 1,253 miles

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 1,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 1,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 1,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2014 1,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front indicator lense is broken

Pass 1 Mar 2012 94,731 miles

windsceen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 24 Feb 2012 94,731 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r disc rusted

oil pressure switch leaking

windsceen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 23 Aug 2010 94,125 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 94,125 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 91,464 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 90,396 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 89,339 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 88,766 miles

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

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 YNV is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YNV, 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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L553 YNV is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 February 1994.

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