1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F152 NRJ
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1989. Recorded mileage 683 miles. MOT valid until 13/11/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 683 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
F152 NRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F152 NRJ Mileage History
- 11/10/202398,994 mi
- 17/10/202398,994 mi
- 08/11/2024276 mi-98,718 mi
- 14/11/2024276 mi
- 07/11/2025683 mi+407 mi
Average of roughly -47,351 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F152 NRJ 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 1989 Ford Escort (F152 NRJ) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”.
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