1994 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · M133 CDU
1994 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 85,411 miles. MOT valid until 12/05/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1597cc
M133 CDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 85,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M133 CDU Mileage History
- 06/09/202279,479 mi
- 07/09/202381,585 mi+2,106 mi
- 13/08/202483,647 mi+2,062 mi
- 26/08/202585,360 mi+1,713 mi
- 14/05/202685,411 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 1,610 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M133 CDU 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 (M133 CDU) between September 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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