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F101 RYY

1989 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,523 mi
Last recorded80,523 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF101 RYY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 80,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear trailing arms and springs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 76,800 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,673 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 73,673 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 71,344 miles

rear exhaust hanger strat sighty deterioreted.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 70,823 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 70,823 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 69,631 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 68,440 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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F101 RYY is a 1989 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F101 RYY, 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 F101 RYY registered?

F101 RYY is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F101 RYY safe to buy?

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