MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,610 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres ON THE LIMIT on inner edges
Cambelt loose
Engine runs very weak
Left rear outer sill corroding badly
engine overheating..cooling fan not working....
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F160 HGJ is a 1989 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F160 HGJ, 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 F160 HGJ registered?
F160 HGJ is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 March 1989.
Is F160 HGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for F160 HGJ shows 2 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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