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E625 LLF

1989 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

5,508 mi
Last recorded5,508 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE625 LLF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 5,508 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 5,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 3,661 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 3,608 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 3,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 3,477 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 3,477 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise fronr track control arm bushes

Pass 5 Jun 2006 88,373 miles

advise n/s rack boot

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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E625 LLF is a 1989 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E625 LLF, 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 E625 LLF registered?

E625 LLF is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 March 1989.

Is E625 LLF safe to buy?

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