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1995 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · M422 ETL

M422 ETL

1995 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1995. Recorded mileage 93,836 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1995 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/08/2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (03/10/2015)
Recorded Mileage
93,836 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/08/2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 03/10/2015
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1995
Engine
1753cc

M422 ETL Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2021
  • 93,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 9 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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M422 ETL Mileage History

  1. 06/03/200657,382 mi
  2. 07/03/200657,382 mi
  3. 09/03/200760,238 mi+2,856 mi
  4. 09/03/200760,238 mi
  5. 07/03/200861,076 mi+838 mi
  6. 23/02/200961,748 mi+672 mi
  7. 23/02/200961,748 mi
  8. 04/01/201262,658 mi+910 mi
  9. 05/01/201262,678 mi+20 mi
  10. 04/01/201371,304 mi+8,626 mi
  11. 07/01/201478,733 mi+7,429 mi
  12. 07/01/201478,733 mi
  13. 08/01/201585,511 mi+6,778 mi
  14. 08/01/201585,511 mi
  15. 05/01/201691,167 mi+5,656 mi
  16. 07/01/201691,195 mi+28 mi
  17. 04/05/201793,198 mi+2,003 mi
  18. 27/09/201993,230 mi+32 mi
  19. 02/10/201993,242 mi+12 mi
  20. 27/07/202193,351 mi+109 mi
  21. 06/08/202193,836 mi+485 mi

Average of roughly 2,364 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

M422 ETL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 03:21
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Ford Escort (M422 ETL) between March 2006 and August 2021.

The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 06 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.

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