1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · G781 FSJ
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1989. Recorded mileage 70,553 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,553 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
G781 FSJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 70,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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G781 FSJ Mileage History
- 03/05/202570,544 mi
- 06/05/202570,553 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 1,067 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
G781 FSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (G781 FSJ) between May 2025 and May 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 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: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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