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A3 XRO

1989 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,004 mi
Last recorded57,004 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XRO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 57,004 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 56,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 56,400 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 56,383 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 56,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 56,324 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 56,307 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,279 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 56,183 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 56,020 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 56,020 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 56,019 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 56,019 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 56,019 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 55,704 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 55,452 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 55,045 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,556 miles

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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A3 XRO is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 A3 XRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A3 XRO registered?

A3 XRO is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A3 XRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 XRO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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