1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F444 CDA
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 66,834 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1600cc
F444 CDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 66,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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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F444 CDA Mileage History
- 04/04/202466,023 mi
- 05/04/202466,034 mi+11 mi
- 03/04/202566,431 mi+397 mi
- 07/05/202666,827 mi+396 mi
- 15/05/202666,834 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 384 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F444 CDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F444 CDA) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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