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F168 UCF

1989 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,238 mi
Last recorded61,238 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF168 UCF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 61,238 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 61,235 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 60,637 miles

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2019 60,129 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 59,556 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,796 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 56,480 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 56,477 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,268 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,164 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,520 miles

oil leak

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,794 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 50,765 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 50,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 50,041 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,674 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,479 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 48,700 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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F168 UCF 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 F168 UCF, 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 F168 UCF registered?

F168 UCF is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 November 1989.

Is F168 UCF safe to buy?

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