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C19 BRS

1989 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,975 mi
Last recorded75,975 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 BRS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2024 75,975 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 75,545 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 75,438 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 74,885 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 69,107 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,079 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 60,955 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 54,242 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,224 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 49,811 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,646 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 44,050 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,479 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 41,430 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,483 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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C19 BRS is a 1989 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C19 BRS, 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 C19 BRS registered?

C19 BRS is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is C19 BRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C19 BRS shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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