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18 ROS

1989 Ford Escort

Turquoise Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

39,919 mi
Last recorded39,919 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 ROS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 39,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 39,909 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 39,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 39,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to the wear markers 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has an oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 39,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has wear on edges 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 39,789 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 39,089 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 39,079 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 38,894 miles

interior mirror missing door mirrors ok

Pass 1 Oct 2015 38,778 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,653 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,915 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 37,905 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,476 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,939 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 36,939 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,171 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 35,171 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,659 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 30,620 miles

nail in tyre

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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18 ROS is a 1989 Ford Escort in Turquoise with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 18 ROS, 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 18 ROS registered?

18 ROS is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1989.

Is 18 ROS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 ROS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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