1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F965 DOK
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1989. Recorded mileage 91,827 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F965 DOK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 91,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F965 DOK 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 (F965 DOK) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
F965 DOK Mileage History
- 19/07/202291,307 mi
- 21/06/202391,628 mi+321 mi
- 21/08/202491,711 mi+83 mi
- 09/07/202591,806 mi+95 mi
- 27/08/202691,827 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 127 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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