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F167 GUG

1989 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,358 mi
Last recorded99,358 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF167 GUG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 99,358 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 99,026 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 98,841 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 98,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 98,035 miles

long foot brake travel

Pass 8 Jun 2019 97,434 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 97,152 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 96,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 96,662 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 96,368 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2015 96,368 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2008 96,053 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 96,050 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 95,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 95,358 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 94,441 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 94,441 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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F167 GUG is a 1989 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F167 GUG, 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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F167 GUG is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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