1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F481 SVV
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 39,146 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F481 SVV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 39,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F481 SVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F481 SVV) between October 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
F481 SVV Mileage History
- 28/10/200532,749 mi
- 01/11/200532,749 mi
- 10/11/200634,604 mi+1,855 mi
- 08/11/200736,140 mi+1,536 mi
- 04/12/200837,312 mi+1,172 mi
- 09/12/200837,318 mi+6 mi
- 04/04/201938,082 mi+764 mi
- 17/03/202038,319 mi+237 mi
- 04/08/202138,331 mi+12 mi
- 21/07/202238,412 mi+81 mi
- 08/03/202338,418 mi+6 mi
- 08/03/202338,418 mi
- 29/02/202438,490 mi+72 mi
- 04/07/202538,539 mi+49 mi
- 03/07/202639,146 mi+607 mi
Average of roughly 309 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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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