1989 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · F444 EEX
1989 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 22/06/1989. Recorded mileage 90,232 miles. MOT valid until 18/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1297cc
F444 EEX Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 90,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
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 EEX Mileage History
- 21/07/200649,795 mi
- 21/07/200649,795 mi
- 03/08/200751,657 mi+1,862 mi
- 24/07/200853,088 mi+1,431 mi
- 23/07/200954,276 mi+1,188 mi
- 30/07/201055,597 mi+1,321 mi
- 08/08/201156,853 mi+1,256 mi
- 26/07/201259,702 mi+2,849 mi
- 26/07/201259,702 mi
- 30/07/201368,288 mi+8,586 mi
- 30/07/201368,288 mi
- 29/08/201471,418 mi+3,130 mi
- 06/08/201574,771 mi+3,353 mi
- 17/08/201574,772 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/201677,631 mi+2,859 mi
- 30/07/201677,932 mi+301 mi
- 29/08/201781,777 mi+3,845 mi
- 11/09/201781,778 mi+1 mi
- 05/10/201883,322 mi+1,544 mi
- 10/10/201883,336 mi+14 mi
- 14/11/201985,984 mi+2,648 mi
- 28/11/202086,747 mi+763 mi
- 05/12/202086,758 mi+11 mi
- 17/03/202287,917 mi+1,159 mi
- 18/03/202287,917 mi
- 21/03/202388,414 mi+497 mi
- 22/03/202388,415 mi+1 mi
- 24/03/202590,232 mi+1,817 mi
- 20/04/202690,232 mi
Average of roughly 2,048 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
F444 EEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F444 EEX) between July 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Suspension (28 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 68 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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