1993 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · L440 TGT
1993 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 85,830 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L440 TGT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 85,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L440 TGT Mileage History
- 21/07/202685,826 mi
- 22/07/202685,830 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,930 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
L440 TGT MOT History
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 1993 Ford Escort (L440 TGT) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 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: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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