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F200 DLS

1989 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,327 mi
Last recorded43,327 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF200 DLS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 43,327 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed front and rear

Pass 13 Jul 2019 43,327 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test roll cage fitted ()

Fail 6 Jul 2019 43,326 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure above axle (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv boot starting to crack

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test roll cage fitted ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,194 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 32,746 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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F200 DLS is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F200 DLS, 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 F200 DLS registered?

F200 DLS is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F200 DLS safe to buy?

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