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F210 EKU

1989 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88 mi
Last recorded88 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF210 EKU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 88 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both headlamps condensated patterns weak

front bumper damaged

front slam panel corroded

front x member corroding

n/s mirror loose on mounts

n/s/f chassis section corroding

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn

rear chassis section corroding

rear panel corroded behind bumper

Fail 2 Oct 2007 88 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both headlamps condensated patterns weak

front bumper damaged

front slam panel corroded

front x member corroding

n/s mirror loose on mounts

n/s/f chassis section corroding

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn

rear chassis section corroding

rear panel corroded behind bumper

Pass 10 Oct 2006 90,776 miles

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Fail 10 Oct 2006 90,776 miles

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

slam panel broken off from n/s inner wing due to corrostion

water in both front h/lamps

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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F210 EKU is a 1989 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F210 EKU, 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 F210 EKU registered?

F210 EKU is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is F210 EKU safe to buy?

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