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C6 RSF

1991 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,738 mi
Last recorded83,738 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 RSF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 83,738 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 83,266 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 83,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 82,967 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 82,372 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 81,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 80,712 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 80,319 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,848 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 79,848 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 79,254 miles

rear exhaust rubber perished

Fail 18 Apr 2016 79,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 7 Apr 2015 78,792 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 78,400 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 78,400 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 77,382 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,382 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,851 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 76,840 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 76,746 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 76,242 miles

Oil leak

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2009 75,026 miles

all tyres over ten years old

Fail 30 Jan 2009 74,939 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r wheel bearing is slightly noisy

rear fuel pipes are in a poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,363 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 74,362 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 68,896 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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C6 RSF is a 1991 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1991 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 54,636 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 C6 RSF, 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 35 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C6 RSF is a 1991 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 January 1991.

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