1989 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · G37 YLL
1989 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 1989. Recorded mileage 2,024 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G37 YLL Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2023
- 2,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G37 YLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (G37 YLL) between September 2005 and March 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
G37 YLL Mileage History
- 23/09/200569,354 mi
- 30/09/200569,354 mi
- 28/09/200674,458 mi+5,104 mi
- 03/10/200776,561 mi+2,103 mi
- 13/10/200878,280 mi+1,719 mi
- 09/10/200979,748 mi+1,468 mi
- 09/10/200979,748 mi
- 28/10/201084,849 mi+5,101 mi
- 29/10/201084,852 mi+3 mi
- 25/10/201188,882 mi+4,030 mi
- 23/10/201293,071 mi+4,189 mi
- 29/10/201394,703 mi+1,632 mi
- 30/10/201493,113 mi-1,590 mi
- 16/11/201598,043 mi+4,930 mi
- 21/11/201698,816 mi+773 mi
- 08/12/201798,859 mi+43 mi
- 20/12/201998,878 mi+19 mi
- 16/12/2020572 mi-98,306 mi
- 23/12/2020583 mi+11 mi
- 22/02/20221,164 mi+581 mi
- 02/03/202273,214 mi+72,050 mi
- 15/03/20232,019 mi-71,195 mi
- 29/03/20232,024 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly -3,845 miles per year across 23 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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