1994 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · M214 FFP
1994 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1994. Recorded mileage 97,423 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/01/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,423 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
M214 FFP Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/10/2008
- 97,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M214 FFP Mileage History
- 18/11/200577,645 mi
- 24/11/200577,645 mi
- 08/01/200788,992 mi+11,347 mi
- 24/01/200788,992 mi
- 02/04/200897,421 mi+8,429 mi
- 17/10/200897,423 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,791 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
M214 FFP 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 (M214 FFP) between November 2005 and October 2008.
The record contains 2 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)”.
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