1994 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · L690 HBU
1994 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/07/1994. Recorded mileage 34,366 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,366 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
L690 HBU Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2009
- 34,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 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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L690 HBU Mileage History
- 26/05/200627,535 mi
- 26/05/200729,498 mi+1,963 mi
- 22/05/200832,140 mi+2,642 mi
- 09/06/200832,150 mi+10 mi
- 01/07/200934,342 mi+2,192 mi
- 02/07/200934,366 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 2,202 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
L690 HBU 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 (L690 HBU) between May 2006 and July 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2009 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 (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (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 rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)”.
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