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F141 RHJ

1989 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,107 mi
Last recorded63,107 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF141 RHJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,107 miles

slight play steering rack

Fail 20 Aug 2007 63,107 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

play steering rack

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 RHJ is a 1989 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

F141 RHJ is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1989.

Is F141 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F141 RHJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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