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F155 SLE

1989 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,000 mi
Last recorded96,000 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF155 SLE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 96,000 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 91,089 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 91,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust clamp loose

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Slight bind to both rear wheels

Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,953 miles

parking brake only just met efficiency to pass possible attention required

Pass 22 Jun 2009 90,660 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 90,660 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.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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F155 SLE is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F155 SLE, 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 F155 SLE registered?

F155 SLE is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 April 1989.

Is F155 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F155 SLE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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