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L90 MJK

1996 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,711 mi
Last recorded87,711 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 MJK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 87,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 81,474 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 73,457 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,025 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 65,025 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

hand brake high

Pass 24 May 2006 57,368 miles

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

tail pipe in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2006 57,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2005 5,453 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 5,453 miles

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

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

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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L90 MJK is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L90 MJK, 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 L90 MJK registered?

L90 MJK is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is L90 MJK safe to buy?

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