1994 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · M893 CHY
1994 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 1994. Recorded mileage 71,378 miles. MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M893 CHY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 71,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M893 CHY Mileage History
- 18/10/202369,782 mi
- 21/10/202470,615 mi+833 mi
- 22/10/202470,615 mi
- 22/10/202571,378 mi+763 mi
- 23/10/202571,378 mi
Average of roughly 792 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M893 CHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Ford Escort (M893 CHY) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”.
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