1994 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · M226 UPU
1994 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 68,116 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jan 2010.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jan 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M226 UPU Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2009
- 68,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M226 UPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Ford Escort (M226 UPU) between August 2005 and January 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.
M226 UPU Mileage History
- 18/08/200530,813 mi
- 30/08/200531,382 mi+569 mi
- 21/08/200647,244 mi+15,862 mi
- 31/08/200647,686 mi+442 mi
- 01/09/200757,453 mi+9,767 mi
- 11/10/200866,493 mi+9,040 mi
- 04/12/200867,698 mi+1,205 mi
- 13/12/200867,766 mi+68 mi
- 10/01/200968,116 mi+350 mi
Average of roughly 10,979 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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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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