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A16 TCV

1991 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72 mi
Last recorded72 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TCV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 72 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 72 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 10,962 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 10,556 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 9,535 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 9,320 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 60,128 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Excessive corrosion O/s/f floor

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak Oil level low

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 56,296 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear floor and chassis corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 56,271 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis and floor corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,779 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floor pan corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 55,752 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

floor pan corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,506 miles

Oil leak

floor pan rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2012 54,476 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

floor pan rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,956 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 51,954 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 51,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 51,028 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,119 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW.(3mm)

O/S/F OUTER C,V BOOT WORN.

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,102 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 47,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,678 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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A16 TCV is a 1991 Ford Escort in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TCV, 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.

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What year was A16 TCV registered?

A16 TCV is a 1991 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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