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F103 WAJ

1989 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,960 mi
Last recorded40,960 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 WAJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2018 40,960 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 40,130 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 40,058 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,730 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,544 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 39,403 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 39,362 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 39,189 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,795 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 38,795 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion floor in sill sill brake pipes ferrul chassis rear tie bars rear wishbone arms /coil spring mounts o/s/r & n/s/r tie bars

seepage n/s/f shock absorber unable to fully check brake & fuel components & shockers wet conditions slight play track control arm slight noise bearings

slight play steering slight movement basll joints steering & suspension joints bushes slight play front & rear suspension bushes

unable to fully check n/sr tyre & bearing brake binding to be rechecked on retest- oil lleak rear brake slight out balance- slight deterioration hose cracks tyres

Pass 22 Jan 2009 37,520 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 36,251 miles

rear brake slight out balance slight noise on brake -slight seepage rear shocker

slight corrosion chassis crossmember floor inner sill & sill brake pipe advise underseal-slight corrosion rear wishbone & torsion barsslight cuts n/s/f tyre-o/s/f tyre worn close to limits edge tread cv boot repaired

Pass 25 Jan 2007 35,434 miles

advises noted vt32 734835927095

Fail 25 Jan 2007 35,434 miles

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

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

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

slight cut o/s/f tyre-slight ripple rear tyres-slight corrosion sills,rear wishbones,rear tie bar,& brake pipe-o/s/f tyre wall slight perished-oil leak

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 WAJ is a 1989 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WAJ, 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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F103 WAJ is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1989.

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