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E2 ORT

1991 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

72,366 mi
Last recorded72,366 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 ORT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 72,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 72,260 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 72,171 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 72,096 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 71,963 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in shock absorber sleeve

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 71,890 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2020 71,859 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,836 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread heavily perished

Nearside Rear Tyre tread heavily perished

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head (battery area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 71,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 71,762 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,700 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 71,679 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,633 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 71,623 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 71,440 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,410 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 71,379 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 139,284 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 70,961 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 70,523 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 70,497 miles

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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E2 ORT is a 1991 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1991 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 54,636 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 E2 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 35 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 E2 ORT registered?

E2 ORT is a 1991 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 January 1991.

Is E2 ORT safe to buy?

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