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148 UPU

1992 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,864 mi
Last recorded71,864 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

Registration148 UPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 May 2009 71,864 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 70,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no rear seats fitted at time of test †no passanger seat fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2006 68,917 miles

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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148 UPU is a 1992 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 55,899 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 148 UPU, 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 34 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 148 UPU registered?

148 UPU is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 September 1992.

Is 148 UPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 148 UPU shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 148 UPU have outstanding finance?

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