1990 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · E27 ORT
1990 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/06/1990. Recorded mileage 42,007 miles. MOT valid until 28/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,007 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 1597cc
E27 ORT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 42,007 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E27 ORT Mileage History
- 27/04/202241,154 mi
- 05/06/202441,236 mi+82 mi
- 05/06/202441,235 mi-1 mi
- 28/11/202542,005 mi+770 mi
- 29/11/202542,007 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 237 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E27 ORT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Ford Escort (E27 ORT) between April 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play play between track rod end and lock nut (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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