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550 ELC

1992 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,914 mi
Last recorded16,914 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 ELC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 16,914 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 16,706 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 16,565 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 16,491 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 16,060 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 16,000 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,774 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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550 ELC is a 1992 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 55,899 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 550 ELC, 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 34 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 550 ELC registered?

550 ELC is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 September 1992.

Is 550 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 550 ELC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 550 ELC have outstanding finance?

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