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E25 ORT

1987 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,963 mi
Last recorded105,963 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Escort52,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 ORT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 105,963 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 102,754 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 100,444 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 100,440 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 100,430 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 100,090 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 100,033 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 99,901 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,130 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 95,415 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 92,351 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2008 92,338 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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E25 ORT is a 1987 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E25 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 E25 ORT registered?

E25 ORT is a 1987 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 August 1987.

Is E25 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E25 ORT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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