1993 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · L923 TAB
1993 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 27,237 miles. MOT expired on 08 May 2009.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 May 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,237 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L923 TAB Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/03/2009
- 27,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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L923 TAB Mileage History
- 03/05/20064,430 mi
- 09/05/20064,433 mi+3 mi
- 04/05/200714,359 mi+9,926 mi
- 16/04/200821,641 mi+7,282 mi
- 02/05/200821,895 mi+254 mi
- 30/03/200927,237 mi+5,342 mi
Average of roughly 7,846 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
L923 TAB 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 1993 Ford Escort (L923 TAB) between May 2006 and March 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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