1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F794 UVX
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 1989. Recorded mileage 75,304 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F794 UVX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 75,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F794 UVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F794 UVX) between May 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
F794 UVX Mileage History
- 17/05/202475,277 mi
- 10/07/202575,304 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 24 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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