1994 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · L556 HON
1994 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1994. Recorded mileage 6,511 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1597cc
L556 HON Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2008
- 6,511 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
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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L556 HON Mileage History
- 06/09/200558,493 mi
- 29/08/200661,170 mi+2,677 mi
- 29/08/200661,170 mi
- 07/09/200763,743 mi+2,573 mi
- 10/09/200763,743 mi
- 14/08/20086,511 mi-57,232 mi
Average of roughly -17,693 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L556 HON 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 1994 Ford Escort (L556 HON) between September 2005 and August 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 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), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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