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L556 HOF

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,194 mi
Last recorded3,194 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 HOF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 3,194 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 96,974 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 96,974 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 96,674 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 96,664 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 94,075 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 94,065 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 90,177 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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L556 HOF is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L556 HOF, 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 L556 HOF registered?

L556 HOF is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is L556 HOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L556 HOF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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