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F163 TBJ

1989 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,145 mi
Last recorded82,145 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF163 TBJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2026 82,145 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 81,855 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 80,368 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 79,774 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 79,140 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 78,161 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 76,968 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 74,738 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,436 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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F163 TBJ is a 1989 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F163 TBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F163 TBJ registered?

F163 TBJ is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F163 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F163 TBJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F163 TBJ have outstanding finance?

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