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L557 DPG

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,376 mi
Last recorded66,376 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 DPG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,376 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake high/front discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2010 61,201 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s and o/s sills slightly corroded

unable to acess sill repairs properly due to heavy application of protection treatment

Pass 14 Jun 2009 53,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 47,571 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 47,571 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,603 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,764 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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L557 DPG is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L557 DPG, 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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L557 DPG is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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