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F160 VAC

1989 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,794 mi
Last recorded33,794 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF160 VAC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 33,794 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2025 33,638 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2024 33,567 miles

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 1 Jul 2024 33,556 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2018 33,528 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle under-sealed

Pass 18 Jun 2012 32,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 32,572 miles

battery inscure

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 16 May 2011 32,572 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

battery inscure

o/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,148 miles

Battery insecure

bolts missing from gearbox

Fail 1 Apr 2010 32,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Battery insecure

bolts missing from gearbox

Pass 9 Jan 2009 99,953 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 99,403 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 98,530 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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F160 VAC is a 1989 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F160 VAC, 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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F160 VAC is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 May 1989.

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