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1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · C12 RAF

C12 RAF

1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/01/1989. Recorded mileage 38,656 miles. MOT valid until 11/05/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1989 · Cardiff
MOT Status
Valid until 11/05/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/10/2026)
Recorded Mileage
38,656 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/05/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/10/2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1597cc

C12 RAF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
  • 38,656 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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C12 RAF Mileage History

  1. 08/08/202438,538 mi
  2. 25/06/202538,560 mi+22 mi
  3. 08/05/202638,648 mi+88 mi
  4. 12/05/202638,655 mi+7 mi
  5. 13/05/202638,656 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 67 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C12 RAF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 03:24
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 (C12 RAF) between August 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 May 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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