1989 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · G460 GEX
1989 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1989. Recorded mileage 38,905 miles. MOT valid until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1297cc
G460 GEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 38,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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G460 GEX Mileage History
- 26/09/202238,857 mi
- 19/10/202338,874 mi+17 mi
- 02/11/202338,876 mi+2 mi
- 06/10/202438,888 mi+12 mi
- 10/10/202538,905 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 16 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G460 GEX 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 (G460 GEX) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively wheel cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
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