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F133 KGC

1989 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,052 mi
Last recorded77,052 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF133 KGC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2010 77,052 miles

Condensation at n.s headlamp unit.

N.s front panel corroded adjacent to radiator.

N.s headlamp beam becoming unfoccused.

N.s rear wheel arch at underbody generally corroded.

N.s.f inner and outer tyre treads worn.

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

O.s front inner tyre tread worn prematurely.

O.s front underbody member corroded adjacent to lower track control arm mounting point.

O.s headlamp aim close to upper & n.s limits.

O.s rear brake hose perished.

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

Oil leak

One (of two) o.s front windscreen washer jet mis aligned.

Slight free play perceptible at steering wheel.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 77,052 miles

Condensation at n.s headlamp unit.

N.s front panel corroded adjacent to radiator.

N.s headlamp beam becoming unfoccused.

N.s rear wheel arch at underbody generally corroded.

N.s.f inner and outer tyre treads worn.

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O.s front inner tyre tread worn prematurely.

O.s front underbody member corroded adjacent to lower track control arm mounting point.

O.s headlamp aim close to upper & n.s limits.

O.s rear brake hose perished.

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

Oil leak

One (of two) o.s front windscreen washer jet mis aligned.

Slight free play perceptible at steering wheel.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,352 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

front tyres beginning to wear on inner tread

nearside rear inner wing deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2008 74,031 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion at nearside rear underwing and at radiator support panel.

Pass 10 May 2007 72,435 miles

Corosion forming on,the offside floor pan at drivers seat mounting. †Also on the offside and nearside front panel †The offside front chasis member. †The offside and nearside rear inner sills †And at the inner wing on the nearside rear.

Front tyres wearing on inner tread.

Offside front headlamp aim on upper limit.

Outer covering on rear brake hoses becoming deteriorated.

Slight play developing ,in lower steering mast bush.

Pass 23 May 2006 70,976 miles

Nearside rear inner wing rusted through.

rear brake hoses becoming perished on outer cases.offside and nearside.

valve gear on engine noisy.

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 KGC is a 1989 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KGC, 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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F133 KGC is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 1989.

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