No, F173 TVW is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for F173 TVW?

The first MOT test for F173 TVW is due by 31 May 1992.

What is the recorded mileage of F173 TVW?

The recorded mileage for F173 TVW is 79,937 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F173 TVW ULEZ compliant?

No, F173 TVW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1989 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · F173 TVW

F173 TVW

1989 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1989. Recorded mileage 79,937 miles. MOT status: No details held by DVLA. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: No details held by DVLA
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 79,937 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

No details held by DVLA

No test records found

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 79,937 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1989
Engine: 1753cc

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F173 TVW Key Findings

1 MOT test recorded
Latest MOT failed on 07/08/2006
79,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! MOT Status Unknown

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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F173 TVW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 08:49

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F173 TVW) between August 2006 and August 2006.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 August 2006 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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