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772 KP

1989 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,847 mi
Last recorded35,847 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration772 KP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 35,847 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 35,423 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 35,274 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 34,550 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 34,519 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 34,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 34,399 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 33,232 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 33,200 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 33,183 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 33,063 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,902 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,788 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 32,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,764 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,504 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 32,107 miles

slight bind on o/s rear brake †

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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772 KP is a 1989 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 772 KP, 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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772 KP is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 772 KP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 772 KP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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