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E17 LJC

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,494 mi
Last recorded13,494 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE17 LJC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 13,494 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 12,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 12,445 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 9,012 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 8,582 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2019 26,935 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 25,602 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 23,382 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 20,145 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 17,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 14,290 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 14,290 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 10,855 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 6,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 2,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 2,066 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 98,382 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 98,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 93,568 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,569 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 86,569 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 83,324 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 77,331 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 77,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 72,547 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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E17 LJC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E17 LJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E17 LJC registered?

E17 LJC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 April 1990.

Is E17 LJC safe to buy?

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