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F137 JDH

1989 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,004 mi
Last recorded79,004 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF137 JDH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 79,004 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 78,999 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 78,976 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 78,868 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 77,872 miles

nearside and offside front outer cv boots loose and loosing grease

Fail 16 May 2019 77,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

nearside and offside front outer cv boots loose and loosing grease

Pass 25 May 2018 77,573 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 72,224 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 66,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

both front shockabsorbers weak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 60,871 miles

alternater belt loose

engine oil leak

gearoil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 53,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,364 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,865 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 44,740 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 44,175 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,954 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 43,820 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,613 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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F137 JDH is a 1989 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 F137 JDH, 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 F137 JDH registered?

F137 JDH is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 June 1989.

Is F137 JDH safe to buy?

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