1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · G400 BSX
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 80,487 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G400 BSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 80,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G400 BSX 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 1989 Ford Escort (G400 BSX) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
G400 BSX Mileage History
- 15/07/202280,201 mi
- 14/07/202380,408 mi+207 mi
- 05/07/202480,417 mi+9 mi
- 11/07/202580,465 mi+48 mi
- 09/07/202680,487 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 72 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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