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B16 YBT

1993 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

93,347 mi
Last recorded93,347 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 YBT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2026 93,347 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 93,281 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 93,224 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 93,117 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 93,056 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 92,994 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 92,937 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,694 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,511 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,377 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 91,959 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 91,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 89,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2011 89,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 88,385 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 85,375 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 75,079 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 75,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 72,079 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 72,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 YBT is a 1993 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1993 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 56,188 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 YBT, 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 33 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 YBT registered?

B16 YBT is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is B16 YBT safe to buy?

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