1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F158 DBA
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 92,828 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,828 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F158 DBA Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 92,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F158 DBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F158 DBA) between September 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)”.
F158 DBA Mileage History
- 13/09/200676,285 mi
- 12/09/200781,191 mi+4,906 mi
- 01/10/200781,195 mi+4 mi
- 30/09/200882,112 mi+917 mi
- 26/09/200982,245 mi+133 mi
- 30/09/201084,581 mi+2,336 mi
- 27/09/201185,212 mi+631 mi
- 01/10/201185,226 mi+14 mi
- 18/09/201287,033 mi+1,807 mi
- 21/09/201287,039 mi+6 mi
- 12/09/201389,132 mi+2,093 mi
- 21/09/201389,133 mi+1 mi
- 15/08/201491,170 mi+2,037 mi
- 25/01/202192,290 mi+1,120 mi
- 04/06/202292,372 mi+82 mi
- 07/09/202392,464 mi+92 mi
- 06/09/202492,664 mi+200 mi
- 10/04/202692,828 mi+164 mi
Average of roughly 845 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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