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EIW 1949

1989 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,034 mi
Last recorded14,034 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIW 1949
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2006 14,034 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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EIW 1949 is a 1989 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 EIW 1949, 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 EIW 1949 registered?

EIW 1949 is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is EIW 1949 safe to buy?

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