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E3 ORT

1989 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,191 mi
Last recorded41,191 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Escort53,879 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 ORT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 41,191 miles
Fail 5 May 2025 41,191 miles

Fuel system component leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working when side lights on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 41,179 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,174 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 41,126 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 40,851 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 40,277 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,502 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 39,502 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,214 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 38,139 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 36,561 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,432 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 34,699 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,943 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,057 miles

nsf tyre wearing inside edge

osf tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,289 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 31,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E3 ORT is a 1989 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1989 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 53,879 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 E3 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 37 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E3 ORT registered?

E3 ORT is a 1989 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 April 1989.

Is E3 ORT safe to buy?

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