MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,608 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise corrosion at both offside and nearside chassis legs rear advise slight brake binding offside front
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Gearbox leaking oil.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
two rear tyres slight sidewall cracking
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L9 NJL is a 1996 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NJL, 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 L9 NJL registered?
L9 NJL is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is L9 NJL safe to buy?
The MOT history for L9 NJL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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