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B5 RCE

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,210 mi
Last recorded37,210 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RCE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 37,210 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to brake pipes, borderline in places

Corrosion to underside of vehicle, borderline in places

Front brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,917 miles

Advise slight play in steering wheel

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fuel pipes corroded

Slight play felt in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Jul 2007 32,902 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Jul 2006 30,481 miles

some brake fluctuation o/s/r

corrosion not through all skins rear inner sills

front brake discs ridged

front brake flexi hoses perishing

front coil springs corroding

front outer c.v boots perishing

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

o/s/r light lense cracked

outer sills covered

Fail 12 Jul 2006 30,481 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion not through all skins rear inner sills

front brake discs ridged

front brake flexi hoses perishing

front coil springs corroding

front outer c.v boots perishing

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

o/s/r light lense cracked

outer sills covered

some brake fluctuation o/s/r

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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B5 RCE is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 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 B5 RCE, 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 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 RCE registered?

B5 RCE is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 May 1990.

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