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F141 BFL

1989 Ford Escort

Turquoise Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

434,483 mi
Last recorded434,483 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF141 BFL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 434,483 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 434,483 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 35,078 miles

both rear inner sills starting to corrode.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 31,560 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 31,560 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2006 31,499 miles

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?

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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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.

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