1994 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · M885 DBD
1994 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/08/1994. Recorded mileage 1,224 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 1,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1796cc
M885 DBD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 1,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 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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M885 DBD Mileage History
- 16/09/20211,184 mi
- 08/08/20251,222 mi+38 mi
- 12/08/20251,224 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
M885 DBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Ford Escort (M885 DBD) between September 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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