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L80 BSJ

1995 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,508 mi
Last recorded14,508 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 BSJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 14,508 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 14,060 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 13,680 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 13,385 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 12,816 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 12,483 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 12,356 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 11,968 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 11,635 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 10,672 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 9,614 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 8,712 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 7,488 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 6,612 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2010 5,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 3,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 3,486 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 2,514 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 2,468 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Feb 2007 98,001 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 98,001 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 93,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

small hole on the o/s outer sill not at s/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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L80 BSJ is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 61,362 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 L80 BSJ, 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 31 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L80 BSJ is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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