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E3 JKK

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

93,377 mi
Last recorded93,377 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 JKK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 93,377 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 84,484 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 76,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 76,892 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 73,989 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,872 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 73,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat frame mounting in floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded surface corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,777 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 72,777 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,845 miles

Engine oil leaks

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 69,371 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,187 miles

Oil leak

Oil level on minimum limit

Fail 14 Oct 2013 68,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Oil level on minimum limit

Fail 17 Oct 2012 66,589 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 66,589 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,804 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 64,804 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

n/s rear hanbrake efficiency slightky low

o/s rear footbrake efficiency slightly low

Pass 2 Oct 2010 63,360 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,982 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION RUSTY

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 56,842 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 53,527 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2007 53,527 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,712 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 51,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

engine oil leaking onto exhaust front pipe

Pass 11 Oct 2005 47,237 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 47,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak from fuel pump

Play in steering column

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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E3 JKK is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E3 JKK, 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.

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E3 JKK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 October 1990.

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