1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F167 GUG
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 May 1989. Recorded mileage 99,752 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F167 GUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2026
- 99,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F167 GUG 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 (F167 GUG) between June 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 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: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
F167 GUG Mileage History
- 07/06/202398,841 mi
- 03/08/202499,026 mi+185 mi
- 18/08/202599,358 mi+332 mi
- 05/09/202699,752 mi+394 mi
- 05/09/202699,752 mi
Average of roughly 281 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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