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ESK 862

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,043 mi
Last recorded30,043 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESK 862
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 30,043 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 28,938 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 27,850 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 27,002 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 25,727 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 23,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 21,599 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 21,111 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 20,021 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 19,751 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,299 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 18,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 16,767 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,562 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 13,052 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,327 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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ESK 862 is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ESK 862, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ESK 862?

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What year was ESK 862 registered?

ESK 862 is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 October 1990.

Is ESK 862 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESK 862 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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