The road tax status for F487 NLC is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for F487 NLC?

The MOT for F487 NLC is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of F487 NLC?

The recorded mileage for F487 NLC is 16,956 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F487 NLC ULEZ compliant?

No, F487 NLC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1988 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · F487 NLC

F487 NLC

1988 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03/08/1988. Recorded mileage 16,956 miles. MOT valid until 05/03/2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/03/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 16,956 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 16,956 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1988
Engine: 1392cc

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F487 NLC Key Findings

14 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
16,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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F487 NLC Mileage History

11/10/200685,146 mi
14/11/200792,050 mi+6,904 mi
14/11/200792,050 mi
14/11/200898,338 mi+6,288 mi
19/11/200898,429 mi+91 mi
07/11/20094,949 mi-93,480 mi
31/01/201111,210 mi+6,261 mi
31/01/201111,218 mi+8 mi
07/12/201612,903 mi+1,685 mi
28/11/201714,398 mi+1,495 mi
08/01/201915,696 mi+1,298 mi
29/11/201916,433 mi+737 mi
13/12/201916,437 mi+4 mi
06/03/202616,956 mi+519 mi

Average of roughly -3,515 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

F487 NLC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 15:56

MOT Analysis

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14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F487 NLC) between October 2006 and March 2026.

The record contains 10 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 06 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: Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.

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