1959 Ford Escort 1.2L Petrol · YFJ 306
1959 Ford Escort (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1959. Recorded mileage 7,036 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1959 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/04/2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1959
- Engine
- 1172cc
YFJ 306 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2022
- 7,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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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YFJ 306 Mileage History
- 08/04/20227,036 mi
- 08/04/20227,036 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
YFJ 306 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 1959 Ford Escort (YFJ 306) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2022 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: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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.
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