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F133 GWB

1989 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,049 mi
Last recorded59,049 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF133 GWB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 59,049 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 59,049 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,020 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,852 miles

Advise front wheel alignment.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 49,514 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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F133 GWB is a 1989 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F133 GWB, 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 F133 GWB registered?

F133 GWB is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F133 GWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F133 GWB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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