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L524 THU

1993 Ford Escor

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,310 mi
Last recorded52,310 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Escor66,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL524 THU
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2009 52,310 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 46,702 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 46,557 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 46,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 46,002 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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L524 THU is a 1993 Ford Escor in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Ford Escor models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.1% with a typical mileage of 66,543 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 L524 THU, 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 33 years old, this Ford Escor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L524 THU registered?

L524 THU is a 1993 Ford Escor, first registered on 27 October 1993.

Is L524 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L524 THU 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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