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F210 VBF

1989 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

32,576 mi
Last recorded32,576 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF210 VBF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 32,576 miles

NSF tyre low in tread

Pass 24 Sep 2018 32,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight under body corosion

Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,737 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

both rear sills slight corosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,191 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

slight under body carosion

Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,537 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 21,537 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 20,087 miles

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

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

o/s/ wiper poor

Pass 29 Apr 2014 20,087 miles

o/s/ wiper poor

Pass 21 May 2013 19,889 miles

Bulkhead corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

N/S/F shocker slight misting of fluid

O/S & N/S inner sills corroded

O/S & N/S outer sills corroded

Fail 21 May 2013 19,889 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Bulkhead corroded

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

N/S/F shocker slight misting of fluid

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

O/S & N/S inner sills corroded

O/S & N/S outer sills corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 19,857 miles

bulk head corroded

fuel tank dented

innerand outer sills corroded

leak on o/s n/s front shockers

seat runners worn

Fail 10 May 2012 19,843 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bulk head corroded

fuel tank dented

inner and outer sills corroded

leak on front shockers

seats worn

Pass 9 May 2011 19,515 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 18,639 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 16,024 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 13,251 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 10,527 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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F210 VBF is a 1989 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F210 VBF, 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 VBF registered?

F210 VBF is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 April 1989.

Is F210 VBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F210 VBF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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