MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
434,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both rear inner sills starting to corrode.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
both front road springs rusty
both inner and outer sills have been welded and are coverd in undersill
both rear tie bar bushes perreshing
near side rear wheel arch has been welded and coverd in undersill
oil leak
slight play both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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F141 BFL is a 1989 Ford Escort in Turquoise with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F141 BFL, 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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F141 BFL is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 February 1989.
Is F141 BFL safe to buy?
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