FORD ESCORT F46RTW has 18 MOTs

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This 1989 FORD ESCORT has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 48,227 miles 11 months ago on Tuesday 24th June 2025 at 13:24.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Saturday 27th June 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

F46RTW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH JUNE 202648,227 mi
PASSED28TH JUNE 202427TH JUNE 202545,778 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MINOR - Fuel Hose Chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - O/s/r Inner Sill/floor Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Steering System Lightly Rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
FAILED24TH JUNE 202445,771 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Steering System Lightly Rubbing (2.1.4 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Steering System Excessively Rough (2.1.1 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Central Seat Belt Buckle Not Functioning As Intended (7.1.2 (d))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (4.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Steering Rack Has Excessive Free Play Detected At The Steering Wheel (steering Rack Fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Driver's View Of The Road Through The Swept Area Of The Windscreen Significantly Affected By An Obstruction Wipers Do Not Park (3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Power Steering Malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
  10. MINOR - Fuel Hose Chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  12. ADVISORY - O/s/r Inner Sill/floor Corroded
PASSED4TH APRIL 20236TH APRIL 202445,118 mi
 
  1. MINOR - Fuel Pipe Chafing Insecure And Fouling Steering Rack Gaiter (6.1.3 (c) (i))
FAILED4TH APRIL 202345,104 mi
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Fuel Pipe Chafing Insecure And Fouling Steering Rack Gaiter (6.1.3 (c) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED7TH APRIL 20226TH APRIL 202343,754 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Clips Or Supports Missing, Pipe Adequately Supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED17TH MARCH 202243,749 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED18TH MARCH 202117TH MARCH 202241,713 mi
 
  1. MINOR - Rear Brake Pipe Inadequately Clipped Or Supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
FAILED10TH MARCH 202141,710 mi
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Lagging In Operation (1.2.1 (d))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Passenger's Seat Backrest Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Insecurely Attached Bolts Loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  9. MINOR - Rear Brake Pipe Inadequately Clipped Or Supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
FAILED2ND NOVEMBER 202041,706 mi
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Service Brake Has No Recorded Effort At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fuel Tank Insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH MAY 20192ND NOVEMBER 202040,102 mi
PASSED30TH APRIL 201829TH APRIL 201939,478 mi
PASSED4TH APRIL 20173RD APRIL 201838,978 mi
PASSED18TH JANUARY 201617TH JANUARY 2017
PASSED18TH JANUARY 201617TH JANUARY 201737,100 mi
PASSED24TH JULY 200923RD JULY 201037,020 mi
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED11TH MAY 200610TH MAY 200732,611 mi
FAILED10TH MAY 200632,611 mi
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Inner Sill Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  4. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

F46RTW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

F46RTW MOT Comments

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F46RTW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 48,227 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,340 miles

F46RTW FAQs

This Ford Escort with registration F46RTW was manufactured on Sunday 31st December 1989 so it is currently 36 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 48,227 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 1,340 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Ford Escort beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means F46RTW has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Escort has had 14 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 27 Major, 1 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Escort is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does F46RTW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 F46RTW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is F46RTW Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 F46RTW does have Tax. Read more

When does F46RTW Tax expire?

The current Tax for F46RTW will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does F46RTW MOT expire?

The current MOT for F46RTW will expire in 2 months on Saturday 27th June 2026. Read more

When did F46RTW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for F46RTW was on Tuesday 24th June 2025 at 13:24. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has F46RTW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for F46RTW we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has F46RTW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for F46RTW we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is F46RTW?

F46RTW is registered as a 1989 Ford Escort. Read more

How many miles has F46RTW done?

The odometer reading for F46RTW at the last MOT in June 2025 was 48,227 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,340 miles per year. Read more

How old is F46RTW?

The vehicle F46RTW was manufactured in 1989 so it is currently 36 years old. It was first registered on Monday 20th March 1989. Read more

What colour is F46RTW?

The official colour of F46RTW is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does F46RTW have?

F46RTW has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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