G540CTW
Year1990
0-60mph8.7 sec
FuelPetrol
Power132 BHP
G540CTWreport date: 2024-04-29      
UK

FORD RS TURBO

General information

Make FORD
Model ESCORT RS TURBO
Colour Black
Year of manufacture 1990
Top speed 128 mph
0 - 60 mph 8.7 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 132 BHP
Max. torque 24 Nm at 2.750 rpm
Engine capacity 1.597 cc
Cylinders 4
Fuel type Petrol
G540CTWreport date: 2024-04-29      

Internet history

Entry 2
Date 2023-12-26
Pictures 11
Listing price View report
source: cargurus.co.uk
Entry 1
Date 2022-01-05
Pictures 19
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-10-08
MOT pass rate
57 %
MOT passed 12
Failed MOT tests 9
Total advice items 56
Total items failed 31
MOT #21 2023-10-09 08:59
MOT test number 113476067748
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-10-08
MOT #20 2023-10-09 08:59
MOT test number 428877669070
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MOT #19 2022-03-02 11:35
MOT test number 728170891779
Result Passed
MOT #18 2021-09-15 09:17
MOT test number 646856311860
Result Passed
MOT #17 2019-09-07 07:57
MOT test number 541009913042
Result Passed
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MOT #16 2019-08-29 09:17
MOT test number 810492500380
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
MOT #15 2018-07-18 10:38
MOT test number 891622614599
Result Passed
MOT #14 2018-07-06 16:06
MOT test number 559062495498
Result Failed
Fail
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Minor
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted calliper retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Fail
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MOT #13 2017-06-13 09:56
MOT test number 614254328166
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leak
Advice
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Handbrake has only just met the minimum requirements
Advice
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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MOT #12 2017-06-13 09:56
MOT test number 682996136686
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Oil leak
Advice
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Handbrake has only just met the minimum requirements
Pass with rectification
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
MOT #11 2016-05-23 13:06
MOT test number 702396365715
Result Passed
MOT #10 2016-04-04 11:18
MOT test number 643056576363
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
MOT #9 2015-04-13 15:24
MOT test number 449363505140
Result Passed
Notice
Both front tyres perishing in tread
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MOT #8 2013-08-02 14:00
MOT test number 598954613275
Result Passed
Advice
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Notice
Off side front and rear brake pipes rusty.
Advice
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Notice
Poor quality repairs to sills.
MOT #7 2013-07-29 17:07
MOT test number 298770213261
Result Failed
Notice
Poor quality repairs to sills.
Fail
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Notice
Off side front and rear brake pipes rusty.
Fail
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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MOT #6 2013-07-01 17:21
MOT test number 318182783179
Result Failed
Fail
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Fail
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Notice
Welding repairs to outer sills
Notice
Nearside cv boot perished
Fail
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Fail
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Notice
Offside and nearside rear and offside front brake pipes heavily corroded
Fail
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Fail
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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MOT #5 2008-09-25 13:14
MOT test number 492539568247
Result Passed
Notice
Offside rear inner sill panel corroding
Notice
Offside steering rack knuckle worn
Notice
Various brake component deterioration(pipes/hoses)
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Notice
Signs that front wheels rub inner arch liners
Notice
Tailgate struts weak
Notice
Fuel tank slight damage
Notice
Oil leak
Notice
Exhaust rear section poor/rubber hangers deteriorating
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Notice
Brake pedal operation poor
Advice
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Notice
Spare tyre defective
Notice
Suspension bushes perishing
Notice
Sill panels covered making inspection difficult/suspect corrosion
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MOT #4 2008-09-19 14:21
MOT test number 544593968254
Result Failed
Notice
Exhaust rear section poor/rubber hangers deteriorating
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Notice
Brake pedal operation poor
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Notice
Suspension bushes perishing
Advice
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Notice
Sill panels covered making inspection difficult/suspect corrosion
Notice
Offside rear inner sill panel corroding
Advice
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Offside steering rack knuckle worn
Notice
Spare tyre defective
Notice
Various brake component deterioration(pipes/hoses)
Fail
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Notice
Signs that front wheels rub inner arch liners
Advice
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Notice
Tailgate struts weak
Notice
Fuel tank slight damage
Advice
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Notice
Oil leak
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MOT #3 2007-09-20 14:32
MOT test number 144493967203
Result Passed
Notice
As reported 12/09/2007
MOT #2 2007-09-12 17:01
MOT test number 892995857244
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Fail
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Notice
Boot lock insecure
Fail
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Notice
Play in steering rack o/s
Advice
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
MOT #1 2006-07-13 08:41
MOT test number 561384296178
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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Tax & MOT check

Taxed Tax due: 1 September 2024
MOT Expires: 8 October 2024
Tax status 1 September 2024
Days left 124
MOT expiry date 8 October 2024
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 24
First mileage registration 1990-04-05
Last registration 2023-10-09
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Registration #1 1990-04-05 20 mi
Registration #2 2006-07-13 20.545 mi
Registration #3 2007-09-12 23.150 mi
Registration #4 2007-09-20 23.184 mi
Registration #5 2008-09-19 27.197 mi
Registration #6 2008-09-25 27.263 mi
Registration #7 2013-07-01 28.488 mi
Registration #8 2013-07-29 72.002 mi
Registration #9 2013-08-02 72.017 mi
Registration #10 2015-04-13 72.997 mi
Registration #11 2016-04-04 73.485 mi
Registration #12 2016-05-23 73.542 mi
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Car features

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Dimensions & weight

Width 1641 mm
Height 1308 mm
Length 4062 mm

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 48 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 3
Engine number LT79072

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