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F140 GWD

1989 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,400 mi
Last recorded60,400 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF140 GWD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2008 60,400 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 53,099 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,120 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 52,114 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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F140 GWD is a 1989 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F140 GWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F140 GWD registered?

F140 GWD is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F140 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F140 GWD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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