1989 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · F755 MWV
1989 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 10/05/1989. Recorded mileage 42,622 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,622 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1297cc
F755 MWV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 42,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F755 MWV Mileage History
- 09/05/200632,881 mi
- 09/05/200733,096 mi+215 mi
- 11/05/200733,115 mi+19 mi
- 12/05/200833,463 mi+348 mi
- 14/05/200833,482 mi+19 mi
- 13/05/200933,915 mi+433 mi
- 15/05/200933,945 mi+30 mi
- 11/05/201034,441 mi+496 mi
- 12/05/201034,460 mi+19 mi
- 17/05/201135,199 mi+739 mi
- 14/05/201235,833 mi+634 mi
- 13/05/201336,628 mi+795 mi
- 14/05/201336,629 mi+1 mi
- 12/05/201438,055 mi+1,426 mi
- 01/05/201539,069 mi+1,014 mi
- 17/05/201639,800 mi+731 mi
- 16/05/201740,332 mi+532 mi
- 19/05/201840,756 mi+424 mi
- 21/05/201941,057 mi+301 mi
- 04/06/201941,057 mi
- 06/05/202041,269 mi+212 mi
- 19/07/202442,213 mi+944 mi
- 22/07/202442,232 mi+19 mi
- 07/05/202642,622 mi+390 mi
Average of roughly 487 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
F755 MWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F755 MWV) between May 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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