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F154 RRX

1989 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,954 mi
Last recorded25,954 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF154 RRX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 25,954 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 25,933 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 25,640 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 25,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower front sus arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 25,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower front sus arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 24,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 23,213 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 23,213 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage loose All seat belts detached (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2016 22,828 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 21,937 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 May 2013 21,873 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,427 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 20,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,076 miles

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

rear seats and passenger front seat missing rear seat belts and passenger seat belt missing

Pass 12 May 2006 18,665 miles

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

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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F154 RRX is a 1989 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 F154 RRX, 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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What year was F154 RRX registered?

F154 RRX is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F154 RRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F154 RRX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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