1988 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · F802 EMR
1988 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 1988. Recorded mileage 62,073 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,073 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F802 EMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 62,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F802 EMR 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 (F802 EMR) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
F802 EMR Mileage History
- 23/09/202260,856 mi
- 18/08/202361,079 mi+223 mi
- 30/08/202461,130 mi+51 mi
- 04/09/202561,309 mi+179 mi
- 07/09/202662,073 mi+764 mi
Average of roughly 308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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