1993 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · L103 ERX
1993 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 104,371 miles. MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L103 ERX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 104,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L103 ERX 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 1993 Ford Escort (L103 ERX) between December 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 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: Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (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 16 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: “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL/FLOOR (7.1.1 ”.
L103 ERX Mileage History
- 16/12/202148,847 mi
- 07/12/202248,932 mi+85 mi
- 23/12/202248,944 mi+12 mi
- 22/08/2024104,065 mi+55,121 mi
- 18/08/2025104,371 mi+306 mi
Average of roughly 15,122 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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