1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F432 XAV
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1988. Recorded mileage 66,897 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2013
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1597cc
F432 XAV Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2012
- 66,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 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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F432 XAV Mileage History
- 02/06/200611,581 mi
- 02/06/200611,581 mi
- 16/06/200785,501 mi+73,920 mi
- 21/06/200888,160 mi+2,659 mi
- 21/08/201066,172 mi-21,988 mi
- 07/12/201266,897 mi+725 mi
Average of roughly 8,489 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F432 XAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F432 XAV) between June 2006 and December 2012.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 December 2012 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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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