1993 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · L803 FBV
1993 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1993. Recorded mileage 8,481 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,481 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
L803 FBV Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2013
- 8,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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L803 FBV Mileage History
- 26/10/200591,109 mi
- 05/12/200694,722 mi+3,613 mi
- 13/11/200796,752 mi+2,030 mi
- 11/12/200898,579 mi+1,827 mi
- 25/11/2009912 mi-97,667 mi
- 04/12/2009916 mi+4 mi
- 17/11/20102,877 mi+1,961 mi
- 30/11/20115,609 mi+2,732 mi
- 19/12/20128,453 mi+2,844 mi
- 28/06/20138,481 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly -10,770 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L803 FBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Escort (L803 FBV) between October 2005 and June 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 2013 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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