1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · G276 PFC
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 57,451 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G276 PFC Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 57,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G276 PFC Mileage History
- 06/07/200651,298 mi
- 06/07/200651,298 mi
- 23/05/201552,297 mi+999 mi
- 12/04/201752,555 mi+258 mi
- 02/06/201852,573 mi+18 mi
- 04/09/202052,598 mi+25 mi
- 17/09/202153,047 mi+449 mi
- 26/04/202452,748 mi-299 mi
- 26/04/202452,748 mi
- 10/04/202555,001 mi+2,253 mi
- 07/07/202657,451 mi+2,450 mi
Average of roughly 308 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G276 PFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (G276 PFC) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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