1988 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · F294 VJT
1988 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30/11/1988. Recorded mileage 35,121 miles. MOT valid until 20/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1297cc
F294 VJT Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 35,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 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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F294 VJT Mileage History
- 21/02/200699,145 mi
- 16/03/2007551 mi-98,594 mi
- 13/03/20082,340 mi+1,789 mi
- 18/03/20082,355 mi+15 mi
- 17/03/20093,868 mi+1,513 mi
- 18/03/20105,182 mi+1,314 mi
- 14/03/20116,434 mi+1,252 mi
- 16/03/20127,838 mi+1,404 mi
- 19/03/20127,840 mi+2 mi
- 13/03/20138,823 mi+983 mi
- 03/05/201411,583 mi+2,760 mi
- 03/05/201411,583 mi
- 27/04/201620,084 mi+8,501 mi
- 20/11/201722,089 mi+2,005 mi
- 01/05/201922,105 mi+16 mi
- 03/05/201922,105 mi
- 02/11/202227,855 mi+5,750 mi
- 22/10/202434,767 mi+6,912 mi
- 21/10/202535,121 mi+354 mi
- 21/10/202535,121 mi
Average of roughly -3,256 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F294 VJT 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 1988 Ford Escort (F294 VJT) between February 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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