1988 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · F394 CKM
1988 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 102,867 miles. MOT valid until 15/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1392cc
F394 CKM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 102,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F394 CKM Mileage History
- 04/12/202360 mi
- 29/11/2024788 mi+728 mi
- 29/11/2024788 mi
- 17/04/2026102,867 mi+102,079 mi
Average of roughly 43,410 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
F394 CKM 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 1988 Ford Escort (F394 CKM) between December 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (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.
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