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1992 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · J674 VJW

J674 VJW

1992 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1992. Recorded mileage 59,748 miles. MOT expired on 16 May 2007.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1992
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 16 May 2007
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Jun 2007)
Recorded Mileage
59,748 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 16 May 2007
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Jun 2007
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1992
Engine
1753cc

J674 VJW Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2006
  • 59,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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J674 VJW Mileage History

  1. 12/05/200659,741 mi
  2. 17/05/200659,748 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 510 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

J674 VJW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 19:02
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Ford Escort (J674 VJW) between May 2006 and May 2006.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 May 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”; “Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)”.

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ADVISORY