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L558 UCD

1994 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,465 mi
Last recorded2,465 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL558 UCD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 2,465 miles

front brake discs worn

offside rear wheel arch shows corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2010 2,462 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs worn

offside rear wheel arch shows corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2009 95,413 miles

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

rear chassis rails show repair

Pass 17 Nov 2008 87,415 miles

nearside outer sill shows corrosion

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

rear chassis rails slightly corroded

slight play in offside steering rack arm inner ball joint

Pass 21 Nov 2007 90,516 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 79,498 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear chassis rails shows corrosion

o/s rear wheelbearing, some noise

some play in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2006 71,995 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 69,290 miles

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

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

nearside rear wheel arch shows corrosion

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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L558 UCD is a 1994 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 L558 UCD, 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 L558 UCD registered?

L558 UCD is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1994.

Is L558 UCD safe to buy?

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