1995 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · N353 JFW
1995 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/10/1995. Recorded mileage 548 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/01/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29/12/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1753cc
N353 JFW Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2008
- 548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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N353 JFW Mileage History
- 21/12/200589,158 mi
- 21/12/200589,158 mi
- 23/12/200589,158 mi
- 23/12/200589,158 mi
- 03/01/200794,713 mi+5,555 mi
- 04/01/200794,713 mi
- 04/01/2008548 mi-94,165 mi
- 08/01/2008548 mi
Average of roughly -43,255 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N353 JFW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Ford Escort (N353 JFW) between December 2005 and January 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 January 2008 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)”.
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