MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
rear metal brake pipes signs of rust
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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L58 MNT is a 1996 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
Across all 1996 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,188 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 L58 MNT, 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 30 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L58 MNT registered?
L58 MNT is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 October 1996.
Is L58 MNT safe to buy?
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