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B22 NUS

1989 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,147 mi
Last recorded39,147 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 NUS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 39,147 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 39,142 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 38,382 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 38,091 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 35,998 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,498 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 35,483 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,437 miles

n/s/r shock absorber wear

n/s/r tyre perishment

o/s/r shock absorber wear

o/s/r tyre perishment

Pass 5 Oct 2011 35,181 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,810 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 34,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/r wheel bearing roughness

Pass 8 Oct 2009 34,421 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust system getting rusty

front gear box mount bolt loose

Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,794 miles

corrosion to n/s & o/s rear inner sills

corrosion to o/s & n/s floorpan at front seat mounting

minor perishment starting to n/s & o/s rear flexi brake hoses

minor perishment to n/s & o/s rear tyres sidewalls

minor sweat starting to o/s/r suspension shock absorber

Fail 6 Oct 2008 33,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to n/s & o/s rear inner sills

corrosion to o/s & n/s floorpan at front seat mounting

minor perishment starting to n/s & o/s rear flexi brake hoses

minor perishment to n/s & o/s rear tyres sidewalls

minor sweat starting to o/s/r suspension shock absorber

Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,201 miles

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust system getting rusty

slight play in steering colum top bush

Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,586 miles

same advisories as initial mot test.

Fail 2 Oct 2006 32,586 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight perishment to rear tyres. †slight oil leak at timing chain area. †slight corrosion to inner body sills. †

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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B22 NUS is a 1989 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1989 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 53,879 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 B22 NUS, 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 37 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 B22 NUS registered?

B22 NUS is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 October 1989.

Is B22 NUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B22 NUS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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