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L685 XDG

1993 Ford Escor

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

28,956 mi
Last recorded28,956 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Escor66,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL685 XDG
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2008 28,956 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 18,368 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 18,368 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 13,092 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 13,092 miles

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

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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L685 XDG is a 1993 Ford Escor in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L685 XDG, 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 L685 XDG registered?

L685 XDG is a 1993 Ford Escor, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L685 XDG safe to buy?

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