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When is the MOT due for F743 DYB?

The MOT for F743 DYB is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of F743 DYB?

The recorded mileage for F743 DYB is 89,102 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F743 DYB ULEZ compliant?

No, F743 DYB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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MOT Valid

1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F743 DYB

F743 DYB

1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 1988. Recorded mileage 89,102 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1988 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21 Jul 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 89,102 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1988

Engine

1597cc

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F743 DYB Key Findings

18 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
89,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

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F743 DYB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Nov 2026, 10:15

MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F743 DYB) between November 2005 and July 2026.

The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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F743 DYB Mileage History

29/11/200570,448 mi
20/11/200672,960 mi+2,512 mi
29/10/200774,346 mi+1,386 mi
29/10/200774,346 mi
11/11/200875,543 mi+1,197 mi
23/11/200977,607 mi+2,064 mi
16/12/201077,976 mi+369 mi
25/04/201980,416 mi+2,440 mi
14/06/202181,630 mi+1,214 mi
23/07/202181,642 mi+12 mi
22/07/202282,446 mi+804 mi
15/07/202383,727 mi+1,281 mi
15/07/202383,727 mi
06/07/202484,331 mi+604 mi
06/07/202484,331 mi
07/07/202585,888 mi+1,557 mi
14/07/202689,102 mi+3,214 mi
15/07/202689,102 mi

Average of roughly 904 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

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Known faults for Ford Ford Escort Mk5 / Mk6

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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