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2154 K

1989 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

65,392 mi
Last recorded65,392 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2154 K
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 65,392 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 65,310 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 65,058 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 36,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 35,912 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 35,726 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edge requires tracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 35,692 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 35,692 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,392 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,345 miles

cv boots perishing

slight oil leak

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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2154 K is a 1989 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1989 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 53,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 2154 K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2154 K is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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