1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F647 HTU
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 43,609 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F647 HTU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 43,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F647 HTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F647 HTU) between May 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
F647 HTU Mileage History
- 30/05/202243,204 mi
- 14/05/202543,548 mi+344 mi
- 10/07/202643,609 mi+61 mi
Average of roughly 98 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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