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F102 TAB

1989 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,172 mi
Last recorded97,172 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF102 TAB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 97,172 miles

Brake pipe treated/ Schultz

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body treated/ Schultz

Pass 11 Feb 2021 94,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front lower crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre is over 10 years old (date code - 4807 = week, 48 year 2007)

rear tailgate (load door) does not open (able to see inside rear of vehicle through windows and over rear seats)

various areas on the vehicle have welded repairs covered in underseal

Fail 5 Feb 2021 94,220 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake repair covered in underseal both sides front bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front lower crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside front lower track control arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside & offside lower sills have been damaged using jacks

nearside front tyre is over 10 years old (date code - 4807 = week, 48 year 2007)

rear tailgate (load door) does not open (able to see inside rear of vehicle through windows and over rear seats)

Pass 14 Feb 2020 93,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres are worn (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

front tyre size = 155/80R13. rear tyre size = 165/65R13

nearside rear light lens is cracked

vehicle has various areas of welded repairs covered in underseal

Fail 6 Jan 2020 93,266 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis anti-roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor seat mount areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column deformed but serviceable slight play on top of column (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres are worn (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

both sides front floors corroded & holed

front tyre size = 155/80R13. rear tyre size = 165/65R13

nearside rear light lens is cracked

unable to open tailgate

Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,951 miles

nearside rear bumper tape repair

nearside rear light lens is cracked

slight play at top of steering column

Fail 5 Mar 2018 83,937 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead by fuse box (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge splitting (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

wiper blade effectiveness

slight play at top of steering column

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

floors/floors to sills & seat mounts have various stages of corrosion

nearside rear brake flexible hose ferrule is corroded

nearside rear bumper tape repair

nearside rear light lens is cracked

nearside rear tyre edges of tread are splitting (no core exposed at time of test)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 71,559 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 71,559 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,270 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 61,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded battery tray area (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside & offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,807 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded.

nearside rear tyre tread worn (1.7mm).

rear inner sills corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 54,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded.

nearside rear tyre tread worn (1.7mm).

rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,588 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 54,208 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,589 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 51,801 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,022 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2007 50,326 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2006 49,471 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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F102 TAB is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F102 TAB, 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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F102 TAB is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 January 1989.

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