1989 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · F545 TTR
1989 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 14,300 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F545 TTR Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2022
- 14,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F545 TTR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F545 TTR) between August 2005 and December 2022.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 December 2022 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 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: “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”.
F545 TTR Mileage History
- 03/08/200574,094 mi
- 20/07/200677,137 mi+3,043 mi
- 20/02/200778,898 mi+1,761 mi
- 18/01/200880,328 mi+1,430 mi
- 03/01/200982,842 mi+2,514 mi
- 05/01/201084,576 mi+1,734 mi
- 21/12/201086,421 mi+1,845 mi
- 19/12/201188,635 mi+2,214 mi
- 19/12/201188,635 mi
- 19/12/201290,716 mi+2,081 mi
- 18/12/201393,474 mi+2,758 mi
- 19/12/201496,846 mi+3,372 mi
- 18/12/201533 mi-96,813 mi
- 20/12/20163,098 mi+3,065 mi
- 21/12/20163,099 mi+1 mi
- 19/12/20176,734 mi+3,635 mi
- 19/12/20189,020 mi+2,286 mi
- 20/12/201910,916 mi+1,896 mi
- 21/12/202012,142 mi+1,226 mi
- 20/12/202113,300 mi+1,158 mi
- 21/12/202214,300 mi+1,000 mi
Average of roughly -3,440 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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