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B8 DXR

1989 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,275 mi
Last recorded59,275 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DXR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 59,275 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 59,088 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 58,943 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 58,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 58,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 58,427 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 58,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,406 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 58,356 miles

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

Oil leak

under side of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2009 58,356 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

under side of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2008 58,277 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

high rear brake imbalance

Fail 11 Jul 2008 58,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

high rear brake imbalance

Pass 29 Jun 2007 58,182 miles

sills corroded

suspension corroded

under body corroded

wipers worn

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 58,145 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 58,145 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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B8 DXR is a 1989 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B8 DXR, 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 B8 DXR registered?

B8 DXR is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 October 1989.

Is B8 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 DXR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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