1994 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · M283 EFH
1994 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 2,317 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/03/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,317 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
M283 EFH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2007
- 2,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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M283 EFH Mileage History
- 27/03/200699,085 mi
- 27/03/200699,086 mi+1 mi
- 30/03/20072,317 mi-96,769 mi
- 30/03/20072,317 mi
Average of roughly -96,002 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M283 EFH 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 (M283 EFH) between March 2006 and March 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 2007 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 (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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