1994 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · L451 RRP
1994 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 26/01/1994. Recorded mileage 35,111 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,111 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
L451 RRP Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2024
- 35,111 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 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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L451 RRP Mileage History
- 21/04/200611,625 mi
- 18/04/200714,869 mi+3,244 mi
- 07/05/200819,789 mi+4,920 mi
- 19/01/200925,211 mi+5,422 mi
- 30/01/200925,212 mi+1 mi
- 25/01/201035,416 mi+10,204 mi
- 02/02/201035,419 mi+3 mi
- 24/01/201147,807 mi+12,388 mi
- 08/02/201259,395 mi+11,588 mi
- 15/02/201259,425 mi+30 mi
- 14/02/201374,603 mi+15,178 mi
- 11/06/201491,986 mi+17,383 mi
- 11/06/201491,986 mi
- 04/06/201598,701 mi+6,715 mi
- 02/06/20162,774 mi-95,927 mi
- 02/06/20162,774 mi
- 08/06/201710,141 mi+7,367 mi
- 14/06/201710,141 mi
- 14/06/201814,804 mi+4,663 mi
- 14/06/201814,804 mi
- 23/07/201922,989 mi+8,185 mi
- 18/05/202128,024 mi+5,035 mi
- 24/05/202128,450 mi+426 mi
- 07/06/202231,202 mi+2,752 mi
- 16/06/202231,202 mi
- 12/07/202332,684 mi+1,482 mi
- 23/08/202435,106 mi+2,422 mi
- 09/09/202435,111 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,277 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L451 RRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Ford Escort (L451 RRP) between April 2006 and September 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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