1989 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · F487 MGW
1989 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 22 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 42,819 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F487 MGW Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 42,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F487 MGW Mileage History
- 29/04/200625,626 mi
- 29/04/200625,626 mi
- 28/04/200726,207 mi+581 mi
- 03/05/200826,402 mi+195 mi
- 06/05/200826,403 mi+1 mi
- 09/05/200927,751 mi+1,348 mi
- 15/05/200927,761 mi+10 mi
- 05/06/201029,246 mi+1,485 mi
- 12/06/201029,253 mi+7 mi
- 29/06/201131,730 mi+2,477 mi
- 20/08/201231,743 mi+13 mi
- 12/08/201334,589 mi+2,846 mi
- 14/08/201438,552 mi+3,963 mi
- 22/05/201841,334 mi+2,782 mi
- 28/05/201942,434 mi+1,100 mi
- 26/05/202042,636 mi+202 mi
- 02/03/202642,819 mi+183 mi
Average of roughly 867 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
F487 MGW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F487 MGW) between April 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.
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