Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F815 TML

F815 TML

1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/03/1989. Recorded mileage 61,474 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22/04/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
61,474 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 22/04/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
1597cc

F815 TML Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
  • 61,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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F815 TML Mileage History

  1. 13/01/200644,358 mi
  2. 05/01/200746,409 mi+2,051 mi
  3. 10/01/200746,425 mi+16 mi
  4. 16/01/200847,632 mi+1,207 mi
  5. 06/01/200948,617 mi+985 mi
  6. 15/01/200948,621 mi+4 mi
  7. 07/01/201051,271 mi+2,650 mi
  8. 11/01/201153,533 mi+2,262 mi
  9. 23/01/201255,321 mi+1,788 mi
  10. 22/01/201356,658 mi+1,337 mi
  11. 24/01/201356,658 mi
  12. 25/02/201458,159 mi+1,501 mi
  13. 11/03/201458,164 mi+5 mi
  14. 17/04/201559,197 mi+1,033 mi
  15. 13/04/201660,272 mi+1,075 mi
  16. 05/08/202260,410 mi+138 mi
  17. 10/08/202360,894 mi+484 mi
  18. 14/08/202360,924 mi+30 mi
  19. 19/03/202561,021 mi+97 mi
  20. 23/04/202661,474 mi+453 mi
  21. 24/04/202661,474 mi

Average of roughly 844 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

F815 TML MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 11:43
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F815 TML) between January 2006 and April 2026.

The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 24 April 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 (19 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 45 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)”.

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