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F14 RCR

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,660 mi
Last recorded8,660 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 RCR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 8,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front panel corroded behind headlight

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle suspension modified

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Delaminated around outer perimeter (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 8,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch above driveshaft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front panel corroded behind headlight

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle suspension modified

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Delaminated around outer perimeter (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 8,440 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front panel corroded behind N,S headlight

Nearside Front Inner / outer sill corroded- currently outside prescribed areas

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner / outer sill corroded- currently outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle suspension modified

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

Pass 15 May 2025 3,931 miles

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

Offside Front Corrosion to outer sill panel - currently outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Floorpan corroded & holed - currently outside prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 14 May 2025 3,915 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Corrosion to outer sill panel - currently outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Floorpan corroded & holed - currently outside prescribed area

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2024 97,552 miles

Corrosion to o,s,f floor pan area - not currently excessive

Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 15 May 2024 97,551 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Track control mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to o,s,f floor pan area - not currently excessive

Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2023 93,237 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2011 91,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 90,103 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 88,508 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 88,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 26,184 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 26,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 23,705 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 23,705 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

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

Screen marked in front of driver

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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F14 RCR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F14 RCR, 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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F14 RCR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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