1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · G448 UUL
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 65,086 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G448 UUL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 65,086 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.
G448 UUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (G448 UUL) between February 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
G448 UUL Mileage History
- 23/02/202464,976 mi
- 02/03/202464,976 mi
- 13/05/202565,086 mi+110 mi
Average of roughly 90 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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