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F143 NLK

1989 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,599 mi
Last recorded70,599 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF143 NLK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,599 miles

offside front indicator lens broken on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2007 70,599 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 15 Dec 2006 65,393 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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F143 NLK is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F143 NLK, 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 F143 NLK registered?

F143 NLK is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 February 1989.

Is F143 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F143 NLK shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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