The road tax status for F412 LPU is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for F412 LPU?

The MOT for F412 LPU is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of F412 LPU?

The recorded mileage for F412 LPU is 51,595 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F412 LPU ULEZ compliant?

No, F412 LPU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F412 LPU

F412 LPU

1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/09/1988. Recorded mileage 51,595 miles. MOT valid until 22/07/2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 22/07/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 51,595 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 51,595 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 1597cc

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F412 LPU Key Findings

15 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
51,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (38 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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F412 LPU Mileage History

25/07/200943,684 mi
03/08/200943,688 mi+4 mi
16/08/201043,923 mi+235 mi
27/08/201145,754 mi+1,831 mi
31/08/201247,288 mi+1,534 mi
14/09/201247,288 mi
21/05/201447,815 mi+527 mi
30/05/201447,819 mi+4 mi
06/07/202349,337 mi+1,518 mi
19/07/202349,351 mi+14 mi
22/07/202450,223 mi+872 mi
24/07/202450,230 mi+7 mi
21/07/202550,547 mi+317 mi
21/07/202550,554 mi+7 mi
23/07/202651,595 mi+1,041 mi

Average of roughly 466 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

F412 LPU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 18:56

MOT Analysis

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15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F412 LPU) between July 2009 and July 2026.

The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 80 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: “Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))”.

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