1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F120 AKF
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/01/1989. Recorded mileage 31,144 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1597cc
F120 AKF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 31,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 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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F120 AKF Mileage History
- 15/09/202276,639 mi
- 19/07/202431,122 mi-45,517 mi
- 19/08/202531,144 mi+22 mi
- 19/08/202531,144 mi
Average of roughly -15,547 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F120 AKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F120 AKF) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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