1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F296 PNM
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/06/1989. Recorded mileage 28,737 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,737 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
F296 PNM Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 28,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F296 PNM Mileage History
- 30/04/200716,659 mi
- 13/05/200818,028 mi+1,369 mi
- 14/05/200818,028 mi
- 05/06/200919,176 mi+1,148 mi
- 17/07/201319,753 mi+577 mi
- 17/07/201319,753 mi
- 14/07/201420,482 mi+729 mi
- 14/07/201420,482 mi
- 21/04/202121,189 mi+707 mi
- 20/04/202223,049 mi+1,860 mi
- 15/05/202326,995 mi+3,946 mi
- 10/05/202428,260 mi+1,265 mi
- 16/05/202528,733 mi+473 mi
- 23/06/202528,737 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 666 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
F296 PNM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F296 PNM) between April 2007 and June 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”.
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