Official DVLA Record
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Road Tax Paid

1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F665 JBW

F665 JBW

1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1989. Recorded mileage 39,286 miles. MOT valid until 07/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1989 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 07/07/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/07/2027)
Recorded Mileage
39,286 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07/07/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/07/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1597cc

F665 JBW Key Findings

  • 17 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
  • 39,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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F665 JBW Mileage History

  1. 14/12/200519,133 mi
  2. 14/12/200519,133 mi
  3. 15/05/200719,407 mi+274 mi
  4. 02/10/200819,433 mi+26 mi
  5. 15/10/200925,376 mi+5,943 mi
  6. 15/11/201031,796 mi+6,420 mi
  7. 15/11/201031,798 mi+2 mi
  8. 06/02/201937,310 mi+5,512 mi
  9. 19/02/201937,312 mi+2 mi
  10. 06/04/202037,594 mi+282 mi
  11. 07/04/202037,626 mi+32 mi
  12. 02/07/202138,731 mi+1,105 mi
  13. 02/08/202239,055 mi+324 mi
  14. 23/09/202339,255 mi+200 mi
  15. 15/02/202539,269 mi+14 mi
  16. 06/03/202539,272 mi+3 mi
  17. 09/07/202639,286 mi+14 mi

Average of roughly 980 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.

F665 JBW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 08:14
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F665 JBW) between December 2005 and July 2026.

The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.

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