1994 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · L307 BFP
1994 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 98,813 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L307 BFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 98,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L307 BFP 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 (L307 BFP) between December 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn central bush debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
L307 BFP Mileage History
- 18/12/202394,608 mi
- 11/04/202597,516 mi+2,908 mi
- 20/06/202597,528 mi+12 mi
- 20/06/202597,528 mi
- 18/06/202698,813 mi+1,285 mi
Average of roughly 1,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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