1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F285 RRD
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04/04/1989. Recorded mileage 12,659 miles. MOT valid until 07/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1597cc
F285 RRD Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 12,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F285 RRD Mileage History
- 10/05/200627,470 mi
- 18/04/200793,758 mi+66,288 mi
- 15/05/2008823 mi-92,935 mi
- 14/05/200913,467 mi+12,644 mi
- 14/05/200913,467 mi
- 26/04/201099,648 mi+86,181 mi
- 27/04/201099,648 mi
- 23/11/2011548 mi-99,100 mi
- 29/04/2014685 mi+137 mi
- 20/04/20153,893 mi+3,208 mi
- 06/04/20167,687 mi+3,794 mi
- 05/04/20179,511 mi+1,824 mi
- 06/04/201810,279 mi+768 mi
- 22/05/201911,287 mi+1,008 mi
- 01/06/202111,488 mi+201 mi
- 20/05/202211,666 mi+178 mi
- 11/07/202312,003 mi+337 mi
- 09/08/202412,259 mi+256 mi
- 05/08/202512,494 mi+235 mi
- 03/08/202612,659 mi+165 mi
Average of roughly -732 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F285 RRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F285 RRD) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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