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F103 HDM

1989 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

68,910 mi
Last recorded68,910 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 HDM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2008 68,910 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 68,910 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 68,910 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 HDM is a 1989 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 F103 HDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F103 HDM registered?

F103 HDM is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 January 1989.

Is F103 HDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F103 HDM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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