1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F444 CDA
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 66,834 miles. MOT valid until 13 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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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.
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 (”.
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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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