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F133 RTM

1989 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

7,749 mi
Last recorded7,749 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF133 RTM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 7,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 5,655 miles

corrosion on inner and outer sills

Fail 18 Mar 2019 5,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on inner and outer sills

Pass 18 Apr 2016 4,821 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 4,783 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 3,793 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 2,674 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 2,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 101,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2012 567 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 99,667 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/both outer sills rusting/fuel pump mountinmg bushes worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 98,717 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 97,503 miles

Front TCA Bushes perished

Oil leak

Rear brakes slight bind

Rear lights poor colour

sills,inner sills,floor,chassis,areas visable corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2008 96,645 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 9,661 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

both rear inner sill corroded. oil leak. centre exhaust leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2007 93,910 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 91,583 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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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F133 RTM is a 1989 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F133 RTM, 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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F133 RTM is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 October 1989.

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