1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F595 NPN
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 May 1989. Recorded mileage 29,816 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F595 NPN Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 29,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F595 NPN Mileage History
- 06/12/200619,254 mi
- 11/12/200722,964 mi+3,710 mi
- 14/12/200722,991 mi+27 mi
- 27/10/201727,523 mi+4,532 mi
- 24/10/201827,839 mi+316 mi
- 15/10/201928,370 mi+531 mi
- 01/10/202028,706 mi+336 mi
- 13/10/202129,023 mi+317 mi
- 25/10/202229,089 mi+66 mi
- 06/10/202329,323 mi+234 mi
- 09/10/202429,631 mi+308 mi
- 14/10/202529,812 mi+181 mi
- 15/10/202529,816 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 560 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
F595 NPN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F595 NPN) between December 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 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 (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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