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L999 BYE

1995 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,811 mi
Last recorded69,811 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 BYE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 69,811 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 68,741 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 67,568 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 66,409 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,358 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 65,634 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 65,634 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,889 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 64,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2013 64,560 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,188 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 61,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,910 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust outer casing slighty damaged

nearside inner cv gaitor split

offside front top shocker bearing starting to seize

oil leak

oil light flickers ( oil level above maximum )

Fail 23 Feb 2010 57,910 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust outer casing slighty damaged

nearside inner cv gaitor split

offside front top shocker bearing starting to seize

oil leak

oil light flickers ( oil level above maximum )

Fail 15 Feb 2010 57,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,401 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 56,401 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,278 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 55,230 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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L999 BYE is a 1995 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L999 BYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L999 BYE registered?

L999 BYE is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 January 1995.

Is L999 BYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L999 BYE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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