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E2 RST

1991 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,618 mi
Last recorded44,618 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 RST
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2025 44,618 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 44,261 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 43,837 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 43,330 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 41,986 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,735 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 72,716 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underbody some parts heavily under sealed.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 70,764 miles

Heavily undersealed

Long handbrake travel

Sill covers fitted unable to fully check outer sills

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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E2 RST is a 1991 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E2 RST, 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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What year was E2 RST registered?

E2 RST is a 1991 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 April 1991.

Is E2 RST safe to buy?

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