1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · RST 1C
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1989. Recorded mileage 78,935 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RST 1C Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2025
- 78,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RST 1C MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (RST 1C) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
RST 1C Mileage History
- 23/07/202276,425 mi
- 05/07/202376,743 mi+318 mi
- 29/06/202477,976 mi+1,233 mi
- 28/07/202578,935 mi+959 mi
Average of roughly 833 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Ford Ford Escort Mk5 / Mk6
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (RST1 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as RST1C.
PORSCHE
911
BMW
118
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER SPORT
FORD
RANGER WILDTRAK ECOBLUE 4X4 A
VOLKSWAGEN
T-ROC MATCH TSI S-A
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLE
BMW
M3
FIAT
SWIFT KON-TIKI 794
MINI
MINI
JAGUAR
F-TYPE
RELIANT
RIALTO
LAND ROVER
FREELANDER
FORD ESCORT Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1989 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.