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F141 DKG

1989 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

40,518 mi
Last recorded40,518 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2005
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF141 DKG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2005 40,518 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F141 DKG is a 1989 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel 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 F141 DKG, 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 F141 DKG registered?

F141 DKG is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 June 1989.

Is F141 DKG safe to buy?

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