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E9 ORT

1992 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

63,792 mi
Last recorded63,792 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Ford Escort55,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 ORT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 63,792 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 63,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 62,596 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 61,781 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 61,289 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 60,236 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 59,919 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 59,246 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 58,530 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 58,530 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 58,214 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 56,845 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 55,947 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,511 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 53,470 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,470 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 52,529 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 50,711 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,939 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 46,447 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 44,018 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 42,151 miles

nearside rear tyre damaged

oil leaks from engine

Pass 11 Mar 2006 40,239 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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E9 ORT is a 1992 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 E9 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 34 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E9 ORT?

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What year was E9 ORT registered?

E9 ORT is a 1992 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 December 1992.

Is E9 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E9 ORT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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