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F141 TAC

1989 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,530 mi
Last recorded39,530 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF141 TAC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2009 39,530 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,530 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2007 39,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel tank is damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2007 39,523 miles

fuel tank is damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2006 38,987 miles

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 TAC is a 1989 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F141 TAC registered?

F141 TAC is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 January 1989.

Is F141 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F141 TAC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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