1994 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · L229 YAM
1994 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1994. Recorded mileage 8,450 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/10/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1753cc
L229 YAM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2007
- 8,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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L229 YAM Mileage History
- 19/10/20063,886 mi
- 19/10/20063,886 mi
- 01/11/20078,450 mi+4,564 mi
- 01/11/20078,450 mi
Average of roughly 4,408 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
L229 YAM MOT History
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 1994 Ford Escort (L229 YAM) between October 2006 and November 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.