1994 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · L471 FKM
1994 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1994. Recorded mileage 46,333 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/05/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1753cc
L471 FKM Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2014
- 46,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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L471 FKM Mileage History
- 04/11/200632,122 mi
- 06/12/200734,199 mi+2,077 mi
- 31/10/200833,500 mi-699 mi
- 09/03/2010102,690 mi+69,190 mi
- 15/03/201241,563 mi-61,127 mi
- 15/03/201241,563 mi
- 15/05/201446,333 mi+4,770 mi
- 15/05/201446,333 mi
Average of roughly 1,888 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L471 FKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Ford Escort (L471 FKM) between November 2006 and May 2014.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)”.
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