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F547 SDL

1991 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,358 mi
Last recorded98,358 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2005
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort54,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF547 SDL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2005 98,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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F547 SDL is a 1991 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 54,636 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 F547 SDL, 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 35 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F547 SDL registered?

F547 SDL is a 1991 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 June 1991.

Is F547 SDL safe to buy?

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