1993 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · L601 OAH
1993 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1993. Recorded mileage 43,408 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26/06/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1753cc
L601 OAH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2008
- 43,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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L601 OAH Mileage History
- 27/02/200628,101 mi
- 01/03/200628,101 mi
- 04/04/200732,335 mi+4,234 mi
- 02/04/200843,408 mi+11,073 mi
- 10/04/200843,408 mi
Average of roughly 7,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L601 OAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Escort (L601 OAH) between February 2006 and April 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 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: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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