1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F697 JFK
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18/11/1988. Recorded mileage 78,930 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,930 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
F697 JFK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 78,930 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F697 JFK Mileage History
- 02/03/200642,722 mi
- 07/03/200751,715 mi+8,993 mi
- 07/03/200751,715 mi
- 08/03/200858,491 mi+6,776 mi
- 28/03/200961,567 mi+3,076 mi
- 13/03/201065,167 mi+3,600 mi
- 13/08/201167,471 mi+2,304 mi
- 25/08/201269,066 mi+1,595 mi
- 21/06/201471,118 mi+2,052 mi
- 20/06/201573,279 mi+2,161 mi
- 04/06/201673,860 mi+581 mi
- 03/06/201775,605 mi+1,745 mi
- 16/06/201876,087 mi+482 mi
- 11/06/201976,318 mi+231 mi
- 20/03/202176,917 mi+599 mi
- 01/04/202277,463 mi+546 mi
- 29/04/202377,935 mi+472 mi
- 05/06/202478,423 mi+488 mi
- 28/05/202578,930 mi+507 mi
Average of roughly 1,882 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
F697 JFK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F697 JFK) between March 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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.
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