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27 PDT

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,272 mi
Last recorded48,272 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 PDT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 48,272 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 48,111 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 48,098 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 47,818 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 47,461 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 47,434 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 47,161 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 46,315 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 45,943 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 45,710 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 45,162 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 44,419 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 43,976 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,840 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 41,706 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Apr 2009 41,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 40,416 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

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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27 PDT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 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 27 PDT, 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 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 27 PDT registered?

27 PDT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is 27 PDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 27 PDT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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