1989 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · G572 ABL
1989 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29/11/1989. Recorded mileage 97,518 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,518 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
G572 ABL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2025
- 97,518 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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G572 ABL Mileage History
- 31/01/202394,086 mi
- 16/02/202394,086 mi
- 03/05/202496,106 mi+2,020 mi
- 08/05/202496,123 mi+17 mi
- 12/05/202597,518 mi+1,395 mi
Average of roughly 1,507 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G572 ABL 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 (G572 ABL) between January 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2025 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 (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering locking device missing Both front steering track rod end ball joint split pins not present (2.1.3 (d))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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