1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F131 TFS
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/10/1988. Recorded mileage 2,508 miles. MOT valid until 22/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1597cc
F131 TFS Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 2,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F131 TFS Mileage History
- 23/05/200893,840 mi
- 13/08/200973,642 mi-20,198 mi
- 19/08/2010118,923 mi+45,281 mi
- 15/08/201198,108 mi-20,815 mi
- 21/08/201299,736 mi+1,628 mi
- 29/08/201299,736 mi
- 13/08/2013888 mi-98,848 mi
- 01/04/20252,409 mi+1,521 mi
- 10/04/20252,411 mi+2 mi
- 18/06/20262,479 mi+68 mi
- 24/06/20262,508 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly -5,050 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F131 TFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F131 TFS) between May 2008 and June 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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