1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · G554 RKJ
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/10/1989. Recorded mileage 90,256 miles. MOT valid until 20/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1597cc
G554 RKJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 90,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G554 RKJ Mileage History
- 12/09/200673,818 mi
- 08/10/200775,131 mi+1,313 mi
- 06/10/200876,282 mi+1,151 mi
- 06/10/200977,309 mi+1,027 mi
- 06/10/201078,251 mi+942 mi
- 07/10/201178,991 mi+740 mi
- 29/09/201279,809 mi+818 mi
- 12/10/201380,832 mi+1,023 mi
- 25/10/201482,495 mi+1,663 mi
- 10/10/201583,256 mi+761 mi
- 05/11/201684,596 mi+1,340 mi
- 14/10/201785,636 mi+1,040 mi
- 14/10/201785,636 mi
- 06/10/201886,460 mi+824 mi
- 19/10/201987,170 mi+710 mi
- 01/11/201987,192 mi+22 mi
- 31/10/202087,688 mi+496 mi
- 22/10/202188,052 mi+364 mi
- 24/05/202389,105 mi+1,053 mi
- 11/07/202489,586 mi+481 mi
- 03/07/202589,933 mi+347 mi
- 22/09/202690,256 mi+323 mi
Average of roughly 821 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
G554 RKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (G554 RKJ) between September 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 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 (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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