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F160 XPR

1989 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,661 mi
Last recorded27,661 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF160 XPR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 27,661 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 27,417 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 27,365 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 26,532 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 26,012 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 25,999 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 25,488 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 24,160 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 21,607 miles

Nearside Front top mount noise when raised

Rear Lower seat missing (seat belts present and checked)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 21,607 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 20,210 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 17,885 miles

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 17,885 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 17,791 miles

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)

Fail 18 May 2012 17,783 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 6,419 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 5,623 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 1,347 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 1,347 miles

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.

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 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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