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L557 TBD

1994 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,869 mi
Last recorded98,869 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL557 TBD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2009 98,869 miles

Front bumper insecure

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edges

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear wheel arches have been taped up

Fail 7 Jul 2009 98,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edges

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 92,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2007 88,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel arches have corrosion

Sill lips have corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2007 88,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel arches have corrosion

Sill lips have corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2006 84,384 miles

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2005 79,461 miles

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

Metal brake pipes have corrosion

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.

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 TBD is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TBD, 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 TBD registered?

L557 TBD is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 April 1994.

Is L557 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L557 TBD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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