1993 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · L873 TRL
1993 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 1993. Recorded mileage 43,968 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L873 TRL Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 43,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L873 TRL Mileage History
- 25/01/200630,575 mi
- 14/04/200931,273 mi+698 mi
- 09/04/201038,270 mi+6,997 mi
- 15/04/201141,251 mi+2,981 mi
- 26/11/201542,031 mi+780 mi
- 07/12/201542,042 mi+11 mi
- 21/08/201942,061 mi+19 mi
- 08/09/202043,954 mi+1,893 mi
- 17/07/202643,968 mi+14 mi
- 17/07/202643,968 mi
Average of roughly 654 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
L873 TRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Escort (L873 TRL) between January 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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