1988 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · F756 AHB
1988 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1988. Recorded mileage 86,086 miles. MOT valid until 27/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21/07/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1392cc
F756 AHB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 86,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F756 AHB Mileage History
- 15/05/202485,052 mi
- 22/05/202585,087 mi+35 mi
- 29/05/202585,075 mi-12 mi
- 30/04/202686,076 mi+1,001 mi
- 14/05/202686,086 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 518 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F756 AHB 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 (F756 AHB) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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