MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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F212 TEV is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 F212 TEV, 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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How do I check the history of F212 TEV?
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What year was F212 TEV registered?
F212 TEV is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 May 1989.
Is F212 TEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for F212 TEV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F212 TEV have outstanding finance?
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