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F157 UTW

1989 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,064 mi
Last recorded79,064 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF157 UTW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 79,064 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2026 79,064 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,900 miles

Central exhaust box has tape round it

Fail 15 Jul 2025 78,900 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust box has tape round it

Offside Front track rod end loose

Pass 2 Jul 2024 78,071 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 78,044 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Nov 2012 78,009 miles

exhaust repaired

Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,104 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 76,682 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,682 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 76,662 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,662 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 75,046 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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F157 UTW is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F157 UTW, 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 F157 UTW registered?

F157 UTW is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 June 1989.

Is F157 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F157 UTW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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