MOT Status
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27,661 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit battery earth cable (4.11 (c) (ii))
Emissions not tested due to over heating, possible cooling fan sized. (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front top mount noise when raised
Rear Lower seat missing (seat belts present and checked)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. and too high (1.8)
Nearside Front top mount noise when raised
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. and too high (1.8)
Rear Lower seat missing (seat belts present and checked)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight bind to o/s/r brake
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front no plate discoulored. †front tyres starting to wear inner edge. †oil leak. †slight play o/side section of steering rack. †corrosion appearing rear inner sill areas
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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 XPR is a 1989 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 XPR, 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 XPR registered?
F160 XPR is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 April 1989.
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