1994 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · L543 BDX
1994 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1994. Recorded mileage 11,127 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/03/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1299cc
L543 BDX Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2009
- 11,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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L543 BDX Mileage History
- 08/03/200687,710 mi
- 08/03/200794,108 mi+6,398 mi
- 08/03/200794,108 mi
- 05/03/2008778 mi-93,330 mi
- 05/03/2008778 mi
- 05/03/200911,127 mi+10,349 mi
- 06/03/200911,127 mi
Average of roughly -25,567 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L543 BDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Ford Escort (L543 BDX) between March 2006 and March 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 March 2009 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 (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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