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E6 RST

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,709 mi
Last recorded96,709 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2020
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 RST
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2020 96,709 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 96,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front floor corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2019 95,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 94,496 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear suspension area is corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2018 94,496 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear suspension area is corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 93,103 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 90,603 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 89,234 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 84,628 miles

rear inner sills, staring to corrode, seat mount areas have been welded starting to corrode.general component surface corrosion.

Fail 6 May 2014 84,625 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

rear inner sills, staring to corrode, seat mount areas have been welded starting to corrode.general component surface corrosion.

Pass 23 May 2013 79,299 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 79,296 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,599 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,536 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 76,531 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 74,627 miles

chasy rail coroded but not holed on near side rear and of side

Pass 9 Sep 2006 69,002 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 RST is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RST, 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 RST is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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