1994 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · M853 JRU
1994 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1994. Recorded mileage 72,833 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M853 JRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2008
- 72,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M853 JRU 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 (M853 JRU) between July 2005 and July 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2008 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 (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
M853 JRU Mileage History
- 13/07/200561,975 mi
- 19/07/200561,978 mi+3 mi
- 13/07/200665,804 mi+3,826 mi
- 17/07/200769,863 mi+4,059 mi
- 25/07/200872,833 mi+2,970 mi
Average of roughly 3,579 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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