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F132 VAD

1989 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,201 mi
Last recorded44,201 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF132 VAD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 44,201 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 44,181 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 43,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2014 43,932 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,682 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,511 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 43,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

lower steering colium bush worn

Fail 21 Sep 2011 43,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

lower steering colium bush worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,183 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,833 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,537 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 42,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,213 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,978 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 41,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 41,973 miles

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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F132 VAD is a 1989 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F132 VAD, 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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F132 VAD is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1989.

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