1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F737 GWB
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 13,136 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F737 GWB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 13,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F737 GWB 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 1989 Ford Escort (F737 GWB) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
F737 GWB Mileage History
- 30/05/202212,637 mi
- 19/05/202312,827 mi+190 mi
- 23/08/202413,125 mi+298 mi
- 01/05/202513,136 mi+11 mi
- 01/05/202513,136 mi
Average of roughly 171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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