MOT Status
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108,332 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear axle corroded
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
corrosion to both inner rear sills
corrosion to o/s door shut
fuel pipes corroded
hand brake travel a little high
o/s headlight bottom support bush starting to perish
rear viw mirror missing
slight play in steering column
Battery insecure
Oil leak
corrosion to both inner rear sills
corrosion to o/s door shut
fuel pipes corroded
hand brake travel a little high
o/s headlight bottom support bush starting to perish
rear viw mirror missing
slight play in steering column
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
emissions co near limits 3.14
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E20 RTX is a 1989 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 E20 RTX, 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 E20 RTX registered?
E20 RTX is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is E20 RTX safe to buy?
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