1989 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · F568 FKO
1989 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 37,058 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F568 FKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2024
- 37,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F568 FKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F568 FKO) between May 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 July 2024 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is like”.
F568 FKO Mileage History
- 23/05/202233,115 mi
- 23/05/202233,115 mi
- 03/06/202336,736 mi+3,621 mi
- 24/05/202437,058 mi+322 mi
- 19/07/202437,058 mi
Average of roughly 1,828 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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