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E50 ORT

1995 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,842 mi
Last recorded68,842 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE50 ORT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 68,842 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 68,732 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 68,091 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 67,932 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,656 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,330 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,155 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 67,155 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,885 miles

n/s fuel line slightly damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2015 66,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s fuel line slightly damaged

n/s/f cv boot insecure but still preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,260 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,354 miles

Oil leak

front brake dics are worn and corroded on inner faces

n/s driveshft inner gaiter leaking

o/s/f and rear tyres are stepped

Fail 10 May 2012 58,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded on the inner faces

n/s inner driveshft gaiter is leaking

o/s/f and both rear tyres are stepped

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,333 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges

slight oil leak from power steering system

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,317 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 53,628 miles

all four tyres going out of shape on inner edges (fronts worse)

nsf headlamp cracked (doesent affect pattern or aim)

slight discolouration to os and ns rear lights (brake and fog)

slight weeping of oil from engine and gearbox (not major)

Pass 23 May 2007 51,808 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2006 50,630 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 50,630 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

coolant leaking

oil leak

osf coil spring fouling lower spring seat under compression

osf steering rack worn

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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E50 ORT is a 1995 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 61,362 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 E50 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 31 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E50 ORT registered?

E50 ORT is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 August 1995.

Is E50 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E50 ORT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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