1988 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · F406 HTM
1988 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 1988. Recorded mileage 65,953 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,953 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
F406 HTM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/08/2025
- 65,953 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F406 HTM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F406 HTM) between August 2025 and August 2025.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (F406 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as F406HTM.
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
JEEP
RENEGADE NIGHT EAGLE
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
NEVAL
DNEPR
CITROEN
2CV
YAMAHA
FJ1200
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
MITSUBISHI
UNKNOWN
HONDA
C90
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
HONDA
DOMINATOR
FORD ESCORT Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1988 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.