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1994 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

29,164 mi
Last recorded29,164 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 TAG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 29,164 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 29,162 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 29,158 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 29,156 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 29,154 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,133 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 29,131 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 29,120 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 29,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both front and rear plates. (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,104 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 29,104 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 29,074 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 29,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,921 miles

battery loose but not insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2014 28,291 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

battery loose but not insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,835 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,594 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,455 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 28,455 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 28,296 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres slightly worn on the inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2010 28,296 miles

front tyres slightly worn on the inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,094 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,525 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,024 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 26,180 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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1 TAG is a 1994 Ford Escort in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1994 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 59,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1 TAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 32 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1 TAG registered?

1 TAG is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 July 1994.

Is 1 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 TAG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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