1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F400 FWB
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 1989. Recorded mileage 71,862 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F400 FWB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2023
- 71,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F400 FWB 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 (F400 FWB) between October 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2023 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: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Emissions not tested due to erratic idle (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously redu”.
F400 FWB Mileage History
- 26/10/202271,861 mi
- 23/09/202371,862 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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