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E7 JNB

1989 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,008 mi
Last recorded82,008 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 JNB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 82,008 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 82,007 miles

no spare

Fail 3 Jun 2020 82,007 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

no spare

Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,994 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,969 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 78,534 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,943 miles

front brakes imbalance at 22% very close to max limit (poss due to n/s/f wheel bearing wear recommend further investigation), rear brakes very noisey in operation (recommend further investigation)

o/s/f seat tipping mechanisim not working, exhaust rear silencer mounting badly perrished, surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes, slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint, alternator belt loose and perrished

tyre tread depths; both front and o/s/r 5.0mm, n/s/r 6.0mm, 195/50/15 82v

Fail 6 Aug 2010 75,943 miles

Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

front brakes imbalance at 22% very close to max limit (poss due to n/s/f wheel bearing wear recommend further investigation), rear brakes very noisey in operation (recommend further investigation)

o/s/f seat tipping mechanisim not working, exhaust rear silencer mounting badly perrished, surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes, slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint, alternator belt loose and perrished

tyre tread depths; both front and o/s/r 5.0mm, n/s/r 6.0mm, 195/50/15 82v

Pass 31 Jul 2009 69,851 miles

o/s repeator lamp slightly loose, rear lights dimming slightly with operation of indicators, various oil leaks, alternator belt badly frayed, slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint (track control arm)

tyre tread depths all 7.0mm, 195/50/15v,

Fail 24 Jul 2009 69,850 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s repeator lamp slightly loose, rear lights dimming slightly with operation of indicators, various oil leaks, alternator belt badly frayed, slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint (track control arm)

rear brakes noisey in operation, imbalance to front brake on release at 18%, both rear and o/s/f tyre side walls badly perrished, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 0.00mm, o/s/f 1.0mm, n/s/r 6.0mm, o/s/r 5.0mm, 185/60/14h

Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,154 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 64,848 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 63,661 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 63,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2005 62,422 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear one out of two side light bulbs not working

offside front seatbelt slow to return

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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E7 JNB is a 1989 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 E7 JNB, 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.

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E7 JNB is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 March 1989.

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