1994 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · M541 JTX
1994 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 96,447 miles. MOT expired on 20 Dec 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Dec 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Jul 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M541 JTX Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2007
- 96,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M541 JTX Mileage History
- 09/12/200569,843 mi
- 14/12/200569,962 mi+119 mi
- 12/12/200688,373 mi+18,411 mi
- 21/12/200688,523 mi+150 mi
- 06/12/200796,447 mi+7,924 mi
- 07/12/200796,447 mi
Average of roughly 13,350 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
M541 JTX 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 (M541 JTX) between December 2005 and December 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
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