1989 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · F40 SLT
1989 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1989. Recorded mileage 89,320 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/01/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1753cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
F40 SLT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2022
- 89,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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F40 SLT Mileage History
- 20/01/202289,320 mi
- 20/01/202289,320 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
F40 SLT 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 (F40 SLT) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2022 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (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.
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