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F201 GGN

1989 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,855 mi
Last recorded69,855 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF201 GGN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 69,855 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 58,688 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 54,798 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 54,798 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 52,232 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 48,949 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 42,894 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,079 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 33,079 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,701 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,763 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,840 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 22,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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F201 GGN is a 1989 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F201 GGN, 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 F201 GGN registered?

F201 GGN is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 February 1989.

Is F201 GGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F201 GGN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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