MOT Status
Mileage
85,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
front brake pads apear to be getting low
rust apearing all around both rear chassis rails could be costly for next m.o.t.
slight play in apears to be in steering rack ( hard to tell with column bushes too badly worn )
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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F140 XEL is a 1989 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 XEL, 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 XEL registered?
F140 XEL is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 March 1989.
Is F140 XEL safe to buy?
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