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F1 RSK

1989 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,014 mi
Last recorded57,014 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 RSK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 57,014 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,519 miles

ENGINE WATER LEVEL WAS LOW BEFORE MOT WAS DONE

I HAVE TRIED TO FREE OFF THHE PETROL CAP KEY LOCK SO IT WORKS BETTER

THERE IS BLUE SMOKE FROM EXHAUST AT TIMES

Pass 28 Aug 2009 54,086 miles

ENGINE ON MIN MARK

Pass 12 Aug 2008 48,107 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 48,107 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 47,901 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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F1 RSK is a 1989 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F1 RSK, 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 F1 RSK registered?

F1 RSK is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F1 RSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 RSK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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