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L283 TKB

1994 Ford Escor

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,752 mi
Last recorded85,752 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Ford Escor71,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 TKB
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 85,752 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 83,123 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 83,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 80,334 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 80,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 77,929 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escor?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
5,088
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 170
Brake pipe excessively corroded 168
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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L283 TKB is a 1994 Ford Escor in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Ford Escor models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.1% with a typical mileage of 71,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escor fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L283 TKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escor typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 32 years old, this Ford Escor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L283 TKB is a 1994 Ford Escor, first registered on 21 January 1994.

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