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E11 RST

1989 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,777 mi
Last recorded68,777 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 RST
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 68,777 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 68,005 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 67,136 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 66,023 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 66,023 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 65,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 65,817 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 65,614 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,291 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 64,847 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,674 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 64,635 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 64,412 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

handbrake efficiency 16%

Pass 30 May 2014 64,143 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 64,143 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,126 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 64,045 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,400 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,880 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 56,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,327 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 56,327 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nearside front antiroll bar bush in track control arm is worn

Pass 18 Mar 2006 54,891 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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E11 RST is a 1989 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 E11 RST, 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 E11 RST registered?

E11 RST is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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