1992 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · J288 FGP
1992 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1992. Recorded mileage 93,010 miles. MOT valid until 01/11/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,010 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1796cc
J288 FGP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 93,010 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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J288 FGP Mileage History
- 02/11/202390,731 mi
- 31/10/202491,182 mi+451 mi
- 01/11/202491,184 mi+2 mi
- 09/10/202593,010 mi+1,826 mi
- 13/10/202593,010 mi
Average of roughly 1,171 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J288 FGP 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 1992 Ford Escort (J288 FGP) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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