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E1 EEF

1989 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,405 mi
Last recorded59,405 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 EEF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 59,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer both cv boots slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 59,087 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch by gearbox mounting has slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 58,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from an unknown area of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH front outer cv boots in poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch by the gearbox has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 58,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both n/s and o/s outer cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 58,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush worn but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush worn but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,499 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 56,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes corroded especially accross the rear near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 55,285 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 55,271 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized both valves at the rear (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 54,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,946 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 52,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 50,416 miles

Fuel pump secured by cable ties

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 49,267 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,189 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 46,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,159 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 44,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 44,414 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 44,407 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2006 37,613 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 37,613 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 37,589 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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E1 EEF is a 1989 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 E1 EEF, 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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E1 EEF is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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