1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F602 LWC
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/09/1988. Recorded mileage 16,817 miles. MOT valid until 12/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1597cc
F602 LWC Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 16,817 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F602 LWC Mileage History
- 12/05/201712,476 mi
- 18/05/201812,682 mi+206 mi
- 29/07/202212,724 mi+42 mi
- 01/08/202212,731 mi+7 mi
- 23/06/202314,602 mi+1,871 mi
- 22/06/202415,828 mi+1,226 mi
- 01/07/202516,457 mi+629 mi
- 14/07/202516,487 mi+30 mi
- 01/07/202616,782 mi+295 mi
- 07/07/202616,817 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 474 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
F602 LWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F602 LWC) between May 2017 and July 2026.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”.
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