The road tax status for F870 TMC is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for F870 TMC?

The MOT for F870 TMC is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 July 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of F870 TMC?

The recorded mileage for F870 TMC is 11,826 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F870 TMC ULEZ compliant?

No, F870 TMC does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · F870 TMC

F870 TMC

1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/01/1989. Recorded mileage 11,826 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 20/07/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 11,826 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 20/07/2025

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Mileage: 11,826 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1989
Engine: 1597cc

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F870 TMC Key Findings

9 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2024
11,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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F870 TMC Mileage History

24/04/20064,218 mi
25/04/20064,220 mi+2 mi
21/04/20078,545 mi+4,325 mi
17/10/20149,720 mi+1,175 mi
25/11/201510,890 mi+1,170 mi
13/12/201611,282 mi+392 mi
28/07/201811,386 mi+104 mi
01/06/202311,409 mi+23 mi
22/07/202411,826 mi+417 mi

Average of roughly 417 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

F870 TMC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 13:45

MOT Analysis

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9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (F870 TMC) between April 2006 and July 2024.

The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1”; “Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.”.

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