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LAF 794L

2015 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,180 mi
Last recorded14,180 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2015 Ford Escort50,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAF 794L
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 14,180 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 13,842 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 13,438 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

excessive undersealant on underside/floor/components

Fail 21 May 2015 13,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

excessive grease/undersealant on brake pipes and underside floor

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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LAF 794L is a 2015 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 50,426 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 LAF 794L, 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 11 years old, this Ford Escort is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LAF 794L registered?

LAF 794L is a 2015 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 2015.

Is LAF 794L safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAF 794L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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