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F17 RDD

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,834 mi
Last recorded48,834 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 RDD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 48,834 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 48,528 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 48,517 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 48,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 44,957 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 44,889 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 44,615 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 44,412 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,104 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,806 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 43,338 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,892 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 42,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,408 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,958 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,758 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,481 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,090 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,607 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 40,124 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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F17 RDD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F17 RDD, 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

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What year was F17 RDD registered?

F17 RDD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is F17 RDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F17 RDD shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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