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F581 JBU

1989 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

13,829 mi
Last recorded13,829 miles
Recorded on17 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort Van54,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF581 JBU
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,608cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 May 2006 13,829 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play in offside steering rack end

squeak from inside nearside rear drum,

Pass 19 May 2005 11,152 miles
Fail 14 May 2005 11,152 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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F581 JBU is a 1989 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,608cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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

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 F581 JBU, 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 F581 JBU registered?

F581 JBU is a 1989 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 18 January 1989.

Is F581 JBU safe to buy?

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