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F147 TLF

1989 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,430 mi
Last recorded72,430 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF147 TLF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2008 72,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 72,430 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 69,381 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 69,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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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F147 TLF is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F147 TLF, 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 F147 TLF registered?

F147 TLF is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 1989.

Is F147 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F147 TLF shows 4 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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