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G927 PFD

1989 Ford Escort Van

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,591 mi
Last recorded6,591 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort Van54,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG927 PFD
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2007 6,591 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front floor corroded

rear brakes not increasing at about same rate

unable to see front pads

Fail 10 Dec 2007 6,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front floor corroded

rear brakes not increasing at about same rate

unable to see front pads

Pass 1 Dec 2006 4,332 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 4,332 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r wheel bearing slighty noisy

Pass 17 Nov 2005 3,042 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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G927 PFD is a 1989 Ford Escort Van in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G927 PFD, 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 G927 PFD registered?

G927 PFD is a 1989 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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