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L557 RWR

1994 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,584 mi
Last recorded30,584 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2007
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 RWR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2007 30,584 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 30,584 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f brake starting to bind

n/s/f f wishbone bush starting to peel

slight corrosion on n/s centre sil but not excessive

slight play in steering rack end float

Pass 31 Jan 2006 24,903 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 24,903 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion around o/s/r rear leaf spring anchor point

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 RWR is a 1994 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RWR, 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 L557 RWR registered?

L557 RWR is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L557 RWR safe to buy?

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