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E3 SYL

1989 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,996 mi
Last recorded3,996 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 SYL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 3,996 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 3,934 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 3,906 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 3,892 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 3,892 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 3,852 miles

nearside rear foot brake does not lock wheel

rear wiper inop

Pass 23 Oct 2009 3,013 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 2,962 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 2,851 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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E3 SYL is a 1989 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E3 SYL, 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 E3 SYL registered?

E3 SYL is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is E3 SYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 SYL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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