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C27 OSY

1992 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

35,145 mi
Last recorded35,145 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC27 OSY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 35,145 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 34,730 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 34,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2021 34,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 27,254 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 27,254 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 24,352 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 24,334 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water logged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective holed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Pass 30 Aug 2017 23,137 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 23,137 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavy cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 23,033 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre wall has heavy cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2016 23,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre wall has heavy cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,790 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre has cut in outer wall

Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,962 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 21,962 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 21,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,115 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 20,294 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 20,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,733 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,320 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,573 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 18,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,058 miles

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

o/s/f/ indicator lens missing. n/s/f indicator needs securing.

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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C27 OSY is a 1992 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1992 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 55,899 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 C27 OSY, 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 34 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 C27 OSY registered?

C27 OSY is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is C27 OSY safe to buy?

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