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E5 CXR

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,599 mi
Last recorded86,599 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 CXR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 86,599 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 84,985 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 84,310 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 83,363 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 81,332 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 79,133 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 78,718 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 78,700 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor at seat bolt within 30cm of lower seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at seat bolt within 30cm of lower seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 78,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 77,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2017 77,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 77,465 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 76,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 75,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 May 2014 75,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 May 2013 74,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust box damaged

rear of door sills rusty

Pass 5 May 2011 70,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear door sill rusty

Pass 6 May 2010 70,267 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 68,543 miles

BODY & REAR SUSPENSION SHOWING SIGNES OF RUST

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

O/S OUTER CV BOOT PERISHED

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

Pass 7 May 2008 66,868 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 May 2008 66,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 May 2007 65,896 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 65,896 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 62,690 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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E5 CXR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E5 CXR, 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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E5 CXR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 May 1990.

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