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B22 EEF

1993 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,937 mi
Last recorded57,937 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 EEF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 57,937 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 57,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill/jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 57,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower sill/jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 57,473 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 May 2020 57,473 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 57,217 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 56,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2017 56,870 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2016 56,415 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 55,453 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,213 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 52,995 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

r/h h/beam n/working

w/washer switch poor codn

Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,441 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 52,441 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 51,708 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 51,116 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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B22 EEF is a 1993 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B22 EEF, 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 B22 EEF registered?

B22 EEF is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 August 1993.

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