1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F469 GKP
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1989. Recorded mileage 77,278 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/09/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,278 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
F469 GKP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2007
- 77,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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F469 GKP Mileage History
- 16/06/20058,203 mi
- 25/06/20058,203 mi
- 05/07/200613,448 mi+5,245 mi
- 03/07/200717,249 mi+3,801 mi
- 20/07/200777,278 mi+60,029 mi
Average of roughly 33,017 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F469 GKP 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 (F469 GKP) between June 2005 and July 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2007 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.