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F103 RPV

1989 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,057 mi
Last recorded61,057 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 61,057 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,679 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 60,676 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 60,676 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 60,169 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 RPV is a 1989 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc 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 RPV, 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 RPV registered?

F103 RPV is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 March 1989.

Is F103 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F103 RPV 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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