MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
2,442 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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F140 UMH is a 1989 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 F140 UMH, 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 F140 UMH registered?
F140 UMH is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1989.
Is F140 UMH safe to buy?
The MOT history for F140 UMH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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