1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F558 NRD
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 60,079 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F558 NRD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 60,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F558 NRD Mileage History
- 03/01/200648,319 mi
- 02/01/200753,907 mi+5,588 mi
- 18/09/201554,341 mi+434 mi
- 18/09/201554,341 mi
- 23/08/201655,388 mi+1,047 mi
- 04/09/201756,421 mi+1,033 mi
- 04/09/201756,421 mi
- 13/09/201856,991 mi+570 mi
- 05/09/201958,033 mi+1,042 mi
- 07/09/202058,565 mi+532 mi
- 07/09/202058,565 mi
- 18/11/202158,772 mi+207 mi
- 14/11/202259,109 mi+337 mi
- 14/11/202259,109 mi
- 15/11/202359,313 mi+204 mi
- 14/11/202459,677 mi+364 mi
- 13/11/202560,079 mi+402 mi
- 13/11/202560,079 mi
Average of roughly 592 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
F558 NRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F558 NRD) between January 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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.
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