Official DVLA Record

1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F35 ROO

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/10/2022
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1989
Engine
1597cc
Mechanical Assessment

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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 Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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F35 ROO Mileage History

  1. 18/10/202117,491 mi
  2. 22/10/202117,498 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 626 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

F35 ROO MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 18:48
MOT Analysis

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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