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B2 BAU

1989 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,614 mi
Last recorded2,614 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 BAU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 May 2007 2,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n\s\f tyre worn on inside edge and near legal limit

Pass 13 May 2006 96,301 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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B2 BAU is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B2 BAU, 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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What year was B2 BAU registered?

B2 BAU is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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