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C4 RCF

1992 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,634 mi
Last recorded30,634 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 RCF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 30,634 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 30,610 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2024 30,284 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 29,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 27,603 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 25,679 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 25,007 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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C4 RCF is a 1992 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C4 RCF, 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 C4 RCF registered?

C4 RCF is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 March 1992.

Is C4 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 RCF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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