1989 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · G143 VME
1989 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 49,831 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G143 VME Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2022
- 49,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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G143 VME Mileage History
- 25/01/202249,831 mi
- 25/06/202249,831 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
G143 VME 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 (G143 VME) between January 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2022 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: Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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