1988 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · F545 NDX
1988 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 28,685 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F545 NDX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2021
- 28,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F545 NDX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F545 NDX) between April 2007 and July 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”.
F545 NDX Mileage History
- 17/04/200755,083 mi
- 02/04/200855,713 mi+630 mi
- 02/04/200855,717 mi+4 mi
- 31/03/200957,946 mi+2,229 mi
- 03/06/201067,627 mi+9,681 mi
- 03/06/201067,627 mi
- 27/05/201175,845 mi+8,218 mi
- 04/06/201175,845 mi
- 14/04/201277,720 mi+1,875 mi
- 19/06/201381,398 mi+3,678 mi
- 23/09/201482,114 mi+716 mi
- 06/04/201922,911 mi-59,203 mi
- 28/07/202128,685 mi+5,774 mi
Average of roughly -1,849 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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