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E10 KLO

1989 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,730 mi
Last recorded63,730 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 KLO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 63,730 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 59,945 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 59,930 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 59,171 miles

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

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2022 59,163 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2020 59,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 19,776 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 19,758 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 19,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 19,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint for rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 19,413 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint for rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 19,412 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front tyre rubber deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

steering rack slightly rough in operation

Pass 23 Nov 2011 19,406 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 15,135 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 15,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 13,980 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 13,980 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 13,958 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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E10 KLO is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E10 KLO, 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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E10 KLO is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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