1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F245 NEB
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/12/1988. Recorded mileage 62,888 miles. MOT valid until 11/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,888 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
F245 NEB Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 62,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F245 NEB Mileage History
- 31/03/20075,531 mi
- 02/04/20075,531 mi
- 30/04/20089,995 mi+4,464 mi
- 12/05/20099,996 mi+1 mi
- 07/04/2015100,002 mi+90,006 mi
- 07/04/2015100,002 mi
- 27/07/201811,369 mi-88,633 mi
- 27/07/201811,369 mi
- 05/10/202011,368 mi-1 mi
- 05/10/202011,368 mi
- 22/09/202158,907 mi+47,539 mi
- 22/09/202158,907 mi
- 03/03/202360,568 mi+1,661 mi
- 03/03/202360,568 mi
- 13/04/202461,071 mi+503 mi
- 09/04/202561,959 mi+888 mi
- 01/04/202662,888 mi+929 mi
Average of roughly 3,018 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F245 NEB 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 (F245 NEB) between March 2007 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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