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E6 LUT

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,423 mi
Last recorded75,423 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 LUT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 75,423 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 74,377 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 74,374 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 74,035 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 71,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 71,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 69,648 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 69,644 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure corroded (6.2.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 66,985 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 66,985 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 65,084 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 65,084 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,341 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 61,515 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,682 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 55,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,362 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,289 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 50,692 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 50,692 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,971 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 45,571 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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E6 LUT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 E6 LUT, 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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E6 LUT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 1990.

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