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1989 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · G164 KCY

G164 KCY

1989 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 28/11/1989. Recorded mileage 87,047 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1989
Engine
1753cc

G164 KCY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
  • 87,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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G164 KCY Mileage History

  1. 01/04/202286,925 mi
  2. 01/04/202286,925 mi
  3. 14/04/202386,968 mi+43 mi
  4. 24/06/202486,977 mi+9 mi
  5. 23/07/202587,047 mi+70 mi

Average of roughly 37 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G164 KCY MOT History

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

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 (G164 KCY) between April 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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