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E7 RST

1989 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

31,761 mi
Last recorded31,761 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 RST
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 31,761 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 29,055 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 29,055 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2024 27,368 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 26,032 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 24,162 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 22,950 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 20,710 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 16,871 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 12,833 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 8,649 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 4,513 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 1,179 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 98,142 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 4,935 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,155 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 88,048 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 86,953 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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E7 RST is a 1989 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 37 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E7 RST registered?

E7 RST is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 August 1989.

Is E7 RST safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 RST shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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