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E15 ORT

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,519 mi
Last recorded89,519 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 ORT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 89,519 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 88,486 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,297 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 86,297 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,013 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight bind

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

Fail 2 Aug 2016 85,013 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel has slight bind

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel has slight bind

Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,942 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,097 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,483 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,967 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 48,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 Jan 2009 38,831 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,667 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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E15 ORT is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1987 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 52,866 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 E15 ORT, 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 39 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 E15 ORT registered?

E15 ORT is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 October 1987.

Is E15 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E15 ORT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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