1994 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · M986 DHR
1994 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1994. Recorded mileage 90,526 miles. MOT expired on 13 Nov 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Nov 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M986 DHR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/12/2008
- 90,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M986 DHR 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 (M986 DHR) between October 2005 and December 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 December 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
M986 DHR Mileage History
- 19/10/200575,531 mi
- 09/11/200678,498 mi+2,967 mi
- 13/11/200780,896 mi+2,398 mi
- 14/11/200780,896 mi
- 13/12/200890,526 mi+9,630 mi
Average of roughly 4,759 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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