DVLA verified

MOT valid

1989 FORD ESCORT1.6L Petrol

F418 THU

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1989 FORD ESCORT is a Petrol vehicle with a 1597cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 17,884.

MOT

Valid

Expires 06/05/2027

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 17,884
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1989
Engine: 1597cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Ford Escort (F418 THU) from 1989 show a total of 5 MOT tests between April 2024 and April 2026.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

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