MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,960 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
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
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
advises noted vt32 734835927095
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?
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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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What year was F103 WAJ registered?
F103 WAJ is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1989.
Is F103 WAJ safe to buy?
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