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EJA 5Y

1990 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

1,533 mi
Last recorded1,533 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJA 5Y
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 1,533 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 203,972 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 199,387 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 195,310 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 187,308 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 179,621 miles

o/s n/s front discs corroding on inside edges

Pass 30 Sep 2020 164,000 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 153,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 129,889 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 129,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2010 508 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 705 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 94,502 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 94,497 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

oil filter leaking oil

Pass 10 Sep 2008 89,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

wiper arms will not park

Fail 3 Sep 2008 88,878 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

wiper arms will not park

Pass 5 Sep 2007 84,584 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 84,556 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 79,901 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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EJA 5Y is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJA 5Y, 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 EJA 5Y registered?

EJA 5Y is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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