1994 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · L471 AVC
1994 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13/05/1994. Recorded mileage 45,996 miles. MOT valid until 03/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1796cc
L471 AVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 45,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L471 AVC Mileage History
- 02/05/202342,444 mi
- 08/04/202443,907 mi+1,463 mi
- 15/04/202443,913 mi+6 mi
- 09/04/202544,935 mi+1,022 mi
- 17/04/202645,996 mi+1,061 mi
Average of roughly 1,200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L471 AVC 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 (L471 AVC) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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