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B8 RST

1989 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,045 mi
Last recorded60,045 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 RST
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 60,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes, slight corroded various seections (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded, from abs unit to nearside chassis leg joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg slightly corroded, above trailing arm (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 59,634 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitted, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside showing less effort throughout tested range until maximum effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 59,408 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front slight (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split, (slight leakage) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 58,583 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier slightly loose tray (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 58,167 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 57,940 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Washer jet inop.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 57,814 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 57,808 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 57,664 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 57,664 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 57,500 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,203 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 55,882 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 55,436 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

heavily waxoiled making inspection hard

osf tyre inner edge has heavy wear

Fail 16 May 2014 55,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear brakes have some bind

heavily waxoiled making inspection hard

osf tyre inner edge has heavy wear

Pass 22 May 2013 53,735 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 53,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,276 miles

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

both rear wheels have slight bind

heavy underbody waxoil making inspection very hard

Fail 20 Oct 2010 52,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear wheels have slight bind

heavy underbody waxoil making inspection very hard

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,868 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osr light lense cracked but does not affect any light

underbody has heavy waxoiling making inspection hard

Fail 2 Oct 2009 50,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

floor at both side where they meet sills is corroded but has been welded from inside advise sealing up to stop getting any worse

heavy underbody waxoil making inspection very hard

oil leak

osr light unit has bits broken off but does not affect any lights

Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,724 miles

back light cracked but not affected

Fail 24 Jul 2008 48,724 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

back light cracked but not affected

Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,179 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 46,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

both abs drive belts missing

Pass 19 Apr 2006 40,800 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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B8 RST is a 1989 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B8 RST, 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.

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B8 RST is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 August 1989.

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