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F102 WPY

1989 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,419 mi
Last recorded71,419 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF102 WPY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,419 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,483 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 70,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 69,127 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall

o/s/f wiperblade split but still clearing windscreen effectivly

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 13 Sep 2007 67,904 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

n/s rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 24 May 2006 65,207 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

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 WPY is a 1989 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WPY, 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 F102 WPY registered?

F102 WPY is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 April 1989.

Is F102 WPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F102 WPY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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