1994 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · L422 DUT
1994 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1994. Recorded mileage 10,512 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1392cc
L422 DUT Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/02/2009
- 10,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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L422 DUT Mileage History
- 18/02/200689,812 mi
- 23/02/200689,843 mi+31 mi
- 20/02/200791,803 mi+1,960 mi
- 22/02/200791,810 mi+7 mi
- 21/02/200897,619 mi+5,809 mi
- 25/02/200897,619 mi
- 19/02/200910,512 mi-87,107 mi
Average of roughly -26,405 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L422 DUT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Ford Escort (L422 DUT) between February 2006 and February 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
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