1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F147 GNW
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 71,444 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,444 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F147 GNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 71,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F147 GNW 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 (F147 GNW) between February 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 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 (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), 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: “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
F147 GNW Mileage History
- 17/02/202271,246 mi
- 23/02/202271,246 mi
- 14/04/202371,256 mi+10 mi
- 12/04/202471,377 mi+121 mi
- 06/07/202671,444 mi+67 mi
Average of roughly 45 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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