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E20 RTX

1989 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,332 mi
Last recorded108,332 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 RTX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 108,332 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 11,340 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 8,645 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 108,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 108,214 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 7,929 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

emissions co near limits 3.14

Pass 16 Jun 2006 7,316 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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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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