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A16 HXC

1991 Ford Escort

Yellow Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,080 mi
Last recorded35,080 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 HXC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 35,080 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 34,464 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 34,130 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 34,129 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 34,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 34,108 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Fail 27 Jan 2022 34,108 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements x2 (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 34,108 miles

oil leak

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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A16 HXC is a 1991 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A16 HXC, 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 A16 HXC registered?

A16 HXC is a 1991 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is A16 HXC safe to buy?

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