1994 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · L285 OET
1994 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1994. Recorded mileage 14,658 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L285 OET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2007
- 14,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L285 OET 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 (L285 OET) between August 2006 and August 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounti”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
L285 OET Mileage History
- 01/08/20065,515 mi
- 04/08/20065,563 mi+48 mi
- 08/08/20065,563 mi
- 03/08/200714,658 mi+9,095 mi
- 03/08/200714,658 mi
Average of roughly 9,099 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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