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L99 LRG

1996 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,359 mi
Last recorded20,359 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 LRG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 20,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 13,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint As Marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner as marked (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint As Marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint As Marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (3.5.1g)

The vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 13 Jul 2017 95,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint As Marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner as marked (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working DONE (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint As Marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint As Marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

The vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 86,272 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 86,270 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 86,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,569 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes showing signs of rust

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Mar 2014 78,568 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes showing signs of rust

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2013 68,623 miles

airbag light on

both sills corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

grease around offside front inner cv gaitor

handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,208 miles

both front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls

both rear tyres perishing

front brake discs corroded and worn

grease around offside inner cv gaitor

movement in both front seats

movement in steering column bushes

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge and perishing

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,968 miles

Offside inner driveshaft gaitor damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 49,184 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor has slight leak of grease

slight oil leak from back of engine

Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,357 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaitor has a slight leak of grese

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hand brake in need of slight adjustment

o/s/f tyre 3mm in centre, n/s/f tyre 2mm in centre both starting to perish. recommend they be changed.

Fail 15 May 2008 46,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake in need of slight adjustment

o/s/f tyre 3mm in centre ,n/s/f tyre 2mm in centre and both starting to perish

Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,366 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 32,945 miles

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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L99 LRG is a 1996 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L99 LRG, 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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L99 LRG is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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