1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · G502 FOA
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 28,290 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G502 FOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 28,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G502 FOA 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 (G502 FOA) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 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: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire Fuel pump also insecure, and close exhaust (6.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
G502 FOA Mileage History
- 30/05/20225,688 mi
- 01/06/20225,688 mi
- 30/04/20245,724 mi+36 mi
- 16/06/20255,763 mi+39 mi
- 22/05/202628,290 mi+22,527 mi
Average of roughly 5,682 miles per year across 5 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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