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F106 MCD

1989 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,180 mi
Last recorded58,180 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF106 MCD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,180 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose ferrule corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 58,172 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rear bumper sharp edge caused by damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded offside bulk head corroded with in 30cm of brake servo link rod (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near inner sill excessively corroded with in 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner sill excessively corroded with in 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill corroded to excess with in 30cm of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front chassis rail corroded within 30cm of antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front chassis rail over lower arm mounting corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill corroded to excess with in 30cm of rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front chassis rail corroded within 30cm of antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front chassis rail over lower arm mounting corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength offside rear chassis rail over coil spring corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine leaking oil from rocker gasket

nearside rear brake pipe at joint to wheel cylinder in poor condition

nearside rear chassis over spring corroded slightly

offside front floor pan corroded slightly

rear brake back plates in poor condition

rear suspension arms corroded

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 26 Jul 2017 56,596 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/sr o/s/s/r suspension to poor condion o /s r top coil spring consion

Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,445 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 55,444 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,005 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slight ly noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,823 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 52,817 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,480 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 51,475 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,353 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 50,333 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

thorn in inner sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 11 May 2011 47,933 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,381 miles

offside and nearside rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 45,066 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 43,034 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 40,717 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 40,668 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer wall deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,865 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 39,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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F106 MCD is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F106 MCD, 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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F106 MCD is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 March 1989.

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