1989 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · G226 FHG
1989 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 53,791 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G226 FHG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 53,791 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.
G226 FHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (G226 FHG) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”.
G226 FHG Mileage History
- 26/05/202252,531 mi
- 26/05/202252,531 mi
- 25/04/202553,431 mi+900 mi
- 06/05/202653,791 mi+360 mi
Average of roughly 319 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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