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F211 XEL

1989 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,983 mi
Last recorded4,983 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF211 XEL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2009 4,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 4,983 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 4,949 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 3,683 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight movment in steering rack

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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F211 XEL is a 1989 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F211 XEL, 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 F211 XEL registered?

F211 XEL is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 April 1989.

Is F211 XEL safe to buy?

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