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B16 PLD

1991 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,067 mi
Last recorded27,067 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 PLD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 27,067 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 16,904 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 16,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,233 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,900 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 13,000 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 9,138 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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B16 PLD is a 1991 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B16 PLD, 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 B16 PLD registered?

B16 PLD is a 1991 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 January 1991.

Is B16 PLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 PLD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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