1994 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · M547 ALH
1994 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 74,023 miles. MOT valid until 18/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,023 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
M547 ALH Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 74,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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M547 ALH Mileage History
- 22/03/200644,082 mi
- 23/03/200745,909 mi+1,827 mi
- 01/04/200847,651 mi+1,742 mi
- 01/04/200847,651 mi
- 31/03/200948,974 mi+1,323 mi
- 24/03/201050,252 mi+1,278 mi
- 24/03/201152,174 mi+1,922 mi
- 21/03/201253,499 mi+1,325 mi
- 20/03/201354,948 mi+1,449 mi
- 07/03/201465,512 mi+10,564 mi
- 17/03/201559,583 mi-5,929 mi
- 16/03/201660,861 mi+1,278 mi
- 18/03/201660,862 mi+1 mi
- 22/03/201762,071 mi+1,209 mi
- 19/03/201863,212 mi+1,141 mi
- 21/03/201964,452 mi+1,240 mi
- 10/03/202065,360 mi+908 mi
- 10/03/202065,363 mi+3 mi
- 26/03/202166,177 mi+814 mi
- 21/03/202266,892 mi+715 mi
- 25/03/202266,901 mi+9 mi
- 28/03/202367,514 mi+613 mi
- 29/03/202367,514 mi
- 08/01/202468,178 mi+664 mi
- 28/01/202568,631 mi+453 mi
- 19/02/202674,023 mi+5,392 mi
Average of roughly 1,503 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M547 ALH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Ford Escort (M547 ALH) between March 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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