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E27 ORT

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,007 mi
Last recorded42,007 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE27 ORT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 42,007 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 42,005 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play play between track rod end and lock nut (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 41,235 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 41,236 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 41,154 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,074 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 41,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,814 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 40,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 40,795 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling tyre on lock to lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling tyre on lock to lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,624 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 37,314 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,314 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,829 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 34,060 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,830 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)

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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E27 ORT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E27 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 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E27 ORT registered?

E27 ORT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is E27 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E27 ORT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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