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1995 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · N518 ONH

N518 ONH

1995 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 4,686 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2008.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1995 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 11 Jun 2008
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Dec 2007)
Recorded Mileage
4,686 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 11 Jun 2008
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Dec 2007
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1995
Engine
1753cc

N518 ONH Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2007
  • 4,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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N518 ONH Mileage History

  1. 02/06/200689,931 mi
  2. 03/06/200689,931 mi
  3. 07/06/20074,597 mi-85,334 mi
  4. 12/06/20074,686 mi+89 mi

Average of roughly -83,033 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

N518 ONH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Oct 2026, 21:57
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Ford Escort (N518 ONH) between June 2006 and June 2007.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 June 2007 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”; “Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)”.

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