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E20 SRT

1989 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,072 mi
Last recorded79,072 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 SRT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,072 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 78,942 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 78,913 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,802 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 78,714 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 78,395 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 78,384 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,230 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 78,011 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 78,009 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located loose (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located loose (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 SRT is a 1989 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E20 SRT registered?

E20 SRT is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is E20 SRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E20 SRT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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