1988 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · F909 JKX
1988 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1988. Recorded mileage 14,895 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08/10/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1296cc
F909 JKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2008
- 14,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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F909 JKX Mileage History
- 07/06/200694,738 mi
- 12/06/200694,738 mi
- 21/06/200733,385 mi-61,353 mi
- 27/06/20073,474 mi-29,911 mi
- 11/06/200814,895 mi+11,421 mi
Average of roughly -39,687 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F909 JKX 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 (F909 JKX) between June 2006 and June 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2008 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.