1989 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · G572 ABL
1989 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 97,518 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,518 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G572 ABL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 97,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G572 ABL 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 (G572 ABL) between January 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering locking device missing Both front steering track rod end ball joint split pins not present (2.1.3 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
G572 ABL Mileage History
- 31/01/202394,086 mi
- 16/02/202394,086 mi
- 03/05/202496,106 mi+2,020 mi
- 08/05/202496,123 mi+17 mi
- 12/05/202597,518 mi+1,395 mi
Average of roughly 1,507 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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