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D9 XRG

1989 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,825 mi
Last recorded42,825 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 XRG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 42,825 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 40,559 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 35,598 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 32,899 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 32,365 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 30,301 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 30,300 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,875 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 29,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 29,498 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Rear backbox has slight blow

both front and n/s/r tyre perished and cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,315 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 29,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,221 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,907 miles

o/s/r hub binding slightly.

rust in o/s boot area.

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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D9 XRG is a 1989 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 D9 XRG, 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 D9 XRG registered?

D9 XRG is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is D9 XRG safe to buy?

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