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D4 SGT

1989 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,847 mi
Last recorded58,847 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 SGT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 58,847 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 58,823 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,787 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,653 miles

general surface corrossion on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,457 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 51,443 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 50,207 miles

slight corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,176 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,420 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 47,109 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 45,579 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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D4 SGT is a 1989 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D4 SGT, 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 D4 SGT registered?

D4 SGT is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is D4 SGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 SGT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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