1986 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · D478 FNX
1986 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1986. Recorded mileage 46,679 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D478 FNX Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2025
- 46,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D478 FNX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Escort (D478 FNX) between June 2017 and May 2025.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
D478 FNX Mileage History
- 01/06/201745,147 mi
- 06/06/201845,200 mi+53 mi
- 07/06/201845,201 mi+1 mi
- 20/04/202145,238 mi+37 mi
- 21/04/202145,243 mi+5 mi
- 30/03/202245,366 mi+123 mi
- 01/04/202345,576 mi+210 mi
- 22/04/202445,931 mi+355 mi
- 21/05/202546,679 mi+748 mi
Average of roughly 192 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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