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F104 DCL

1989 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

20,414 mi
Last recorded20,414 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF104 DCL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2007 20,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

All shockabsorbers soft. O/S/R Tyres cracking at sidewalls. Some corrosion of O/S/F brake pipe. Corrosion of rear suspension components.

Corrosion of N/Sfloor.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Some condensation O/S Headlight.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,635 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 16,928 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side wiper blade in poor condition

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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F104 DCL is a 1989 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc 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 F104 DCL, 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 F104 DCL registered?

F104 DCL is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F104 DCL safe to buy?

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