1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F408 PMO
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11/02/1989. Recorded mileage 98,938 miles. MOT valid until 20/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,938 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
F408 PMO Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 98,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F408 PMO Mileage History
- 18/11/200698,685 mi
- 30/11/200698,702 mi+17 mi
- 15/01/20083,909 mi-94,793 mi
- 15/04/20093,998 mi+89 mi
- 28/05/201054,522 mi+50,524 mi
- 11/06/201054,766 mi+244 mi
- 11/06/201054,766 mi
- 15/06/20115,347 mi-49,419 mi
- 16/06/20115,352 mi+5 mi
- 30/08/20135,820 mi+468 mi
- 11/09/201496,782 mi+90,962 mi
- 12/09/201496,789 mi+7 mi
- 04/09/201597,059 mi+270 mi
- 01/09/201697,328 mi+269 mi
- 15/09/201697,341 mi+13 mi
- 05/10/201797,530 mi+189 mi
- 02/10/201897,610 mi+80 mi
- 10/10/201897,617 mi+7 mi
- 19/09/201997,696 mi+79 mi
- 19/09/201997,696 mi
- 09/10/202097,886 mi+190 mi
- 21/09/202197,954 mi+68 mi
- 03/10/202298,248 mi+294 mi
- 21/12/202398,474 mi+226 mi
- 29/11/202498,757 mi+283 mi
- 28/11/202598,938 mi+181 mi
Average of roughly 13 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F408 PMO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F408 PMO) between November 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (35 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Steering (18 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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