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L68 EBU

1993 Ford Escor

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,495 mi
Last recorded83,495 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Escor66,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL68 EBU
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2008 83,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 22 May 2007 79,746 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 79,746 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2006 75,025 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 75,025 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

handbrake lever nearing end of travel

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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L68 EBU is a 1993 Ford Escor in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 L68 EBU, 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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L68 EBU is a 1993 Ford Escor, first registered on 31 August 1993.

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