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F103 BDA

1989 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,415 mi
Last recorded99,415 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 BDA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2009 99,415 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 97,527 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 97,527 miles

Centre Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 96,154 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 93,817 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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F103 BDA is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F103 BDA, 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 F103 BDA registered?

F103 BDA is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F103 BDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F103 BDA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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