1994 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · M55 CAL
1994 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1994. Recorded mileage 39,060 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/04/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1597cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
M55 CAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2025
- 39,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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M55 CAL Mileage History
- 27/07/202238,992 mi
- 28/07/202238,992 mi
- 15/09/202339,037 mi+45 mi
- 16/04/202539,060 mi+23 mi
- 16/04/202539,060 mi
Average of roughly 25 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M55 CAL 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 (M55 CAL) between July 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2025 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: Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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))”.
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