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F146 RYU

1989 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,665 mi
Last recorded43,665 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF146 RYU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 43,665 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 42,420 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 38,966 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 34,586 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 27,283 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 20,214 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 18,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 17,960 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 15,277 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 15,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 82 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 92,374 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,279 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 91,212 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 85,317 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 85,312 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2009 75,357 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 75,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 66,675 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 55,376 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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F146 RYU is a 1989 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F146 RYU, 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 F146 RYU registered?

F146 RYU is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 June 1989.

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