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F146 GWD

1989 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

67,988 mi
Last recorded67,988 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF146 GWD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2007 67,988 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 64,779 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 64,779 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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F146 GWD is a 1989 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F146 GWD, 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 F146 GWD registered?

F146 GWD is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 May 1989.

Is F146 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F146 GWD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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