1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F677 DYC
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 97,870 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F677 DYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 97,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F677 DYC 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 1988 Ford Escort (F677 DYC) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
F677 DYC Mileage History
- 20/06/202297,714 mi
- 16/06/202397,773 mi+59 mi
- 21/06/202497,825 mi+52 mi
- 13/06/202597,854 mi+29 mi
- 22/06/202697,870 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 39 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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