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EIG 1682

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,744 mi
Last recorded80,744 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIG 1682
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 80,744 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 80,744 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 80,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 80,586 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 80,123 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,797 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 79,574 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,511 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 76,017 miles

Nearside Rear shocker weak

both rear wishbone bushes splitting

drivers seat back rest slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2016 74,474 miles

both rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 28 Nov 2016 74,461 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear shock absorbers weak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 72,343 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 72,059 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 72,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

X2 Rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

x2 Front c.v boots perished

Pass 7 Nov 2013 71,236 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 71,236 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 71,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 69,226 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 67,010 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 67,006 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 64,139 miles

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

nearside spot lamp incomplete

Fail 1 Jun 2007 64,139 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside spot lamp incomplete

Pass 23 May 2006
Fail 22 May 2006 60,995 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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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EIG 1682 is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 EIG 1682, 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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What year was EIG 1682 registered?

EIG 1682 is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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