1988 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · F386 DKE
1988 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 24,007 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F386 DKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 24,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F386 DKE 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 1988 Ford Escort (F386 DKE) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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.
F386 DKE Mileage History
- 15/10/202223,987 mi
- 13/10/202323,992 mi+5 mi
- 15/10/202423,995 mi+3 mi
- 07/10/202523,999 mi+4 mi
- 14/10/202624,007 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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