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L9 CGS

1996 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,845 mi
Last recorded68,845 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 CGS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Nov 2023 68,845 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 67,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 66,416 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 65,143 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 62,794 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 60,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,777 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 56,175 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,874 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,805 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 53,610 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 51,231 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 51,608 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,579 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 48,411 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 48,411 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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L9 CGS is a 1996 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L9 CGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L9 CGS registered?

L9 CGS is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is L9 CGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 CGS shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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