MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,343 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body has slight corrosion
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
fuel lines slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
driving lights rusty
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres worn low on edges also side walls showing cracks
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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F161 SPK is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 F161 SPK, 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 F161 SPK registered?
F161 SPK is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 June 1989.
Is F161 SPK safe to buy?
The MOT history for F161 SPK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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