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F437 KUF

1989 Ford Escort Van

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,075 mi
Last recorded27,075 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort Van54,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF437 KUF
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 May 2010 27,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

signs of perrishing suspension bushes

Pass 6 May 2009 25,625 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,775 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 23,650 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,508 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 18,634 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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F437 KUF is a 1989 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 54,470 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F437 KUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F437 KUF registered?

F437 KUF is a 1989 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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