1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F35 ROO
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1989. Recorded mileage 17,498 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1597cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
F35 ROO Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2021
- 17,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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F35 ROO Mileage History
- 18/10/202117,491 mi
- 22/10/202117,498 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 626 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
F35 ROO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F35 ROO) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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 pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to abs pump flexi offside (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate with park brake applied (1.6 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system component missing pump drive belts (1.6 (e))”.
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