1994 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · L785 FOL
1994 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1994. Recorded mileage 7,860 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jan 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jan 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L785 FOL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2008
- 7,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded 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
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L785 FOL Mileage History
- 19/12/200698,969 mi
- 28/12/200699,133 mi+164 mi
- 05/01/20087,855 mi-91,278 mi
- 07/01/20087,860 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly -86,666 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L785 FOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Ford Escort (L785 FOL) between December 2006 and January 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 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 (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)”.
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