1993 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · K937 BDW
1993 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1993. Recorded mileage 57,483 miles. MOT expired on 19 Nov 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Nov 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K937 BDW Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2008
- 57,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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K937 BDW Mileage History
- 11/11/200583,934 mi
- 14/11/200583,934 mi
- 07/11/200612,180 mi-71,754 mi
- 20/11/200612,190 mi+10 mi
- 09/11/200799,342 mi+87,152 mi
- 10/11/200857,483 mi-41,859 mi
Average of roughly -8,822 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
K937 BDW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Escort (K937 BDW) between November 2005 and November 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (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: “Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)”; “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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