1989 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · G238 PMX
1989 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29/09/1989. Recorded mileage 92,190 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,190 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1297cc
G238 PMX Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2024
- 92,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 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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G238 PMX Mileage History
- 13/06/200684,293 mi
- 12/06/200786,357 mi+2,064 mi
- 12/06/200786,357 mi
- 10/06/200888,206 mi+1,849 mi
- 12/06/200989,913 mi+1,707 mi
- 09/06/201091,878 mi+1,965 mi
- 10/06/201091,878 mi
- 25/06/201992,190 mi+312 mi
- 08/01/202192,190 mi
- 05/01/202292,197 mi+7 mi
- 22/06/202392,190 mi-7 mi
- 22/06/202392,190 mi
- 06/07/202492,190 mi
Average of roughly 437 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G238 PMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (G238 PMX) between June 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mo”; “Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”.
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