1988 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F771 MTW
1988 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/09/1988. Recorded mileage 35,383 miles. MOT valid until 08/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,383 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
F771 MTW Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 35,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F771 MTW Mileage History
- 15/05/200928,546 mi
- 16/06/201028,574 mi+28 mi
- 27/12/201138,383 mi+9,809 mi
- 17/06/201335,383 mi-3,000 mi
- 14/07/201435,383 mi
- 14/07/201435,383 mi
- 06/07/201535,383 mi
- 06/07/201635,383 mi
- 28/06/201735,383 mi
- 14/06/201835,383 mi
- 26/06/201935,383 mi
- 23/06/202035,383 mi
- 28/07/202135,383 mi
- 14/07/202235,383 mi
- 10/06/202635,383 mi
Average of roughly 401 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F771 MTW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Ford Escort (F771 MTW) between May 2009 and June 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 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 (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)”.
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