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B5 PCG

1993 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,395 mi
Last recorded97,395 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 PCG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 97,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting weak

Fail 18 Aug 2025 97,394 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower engine mounting weak

Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,378 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,363 miles

Oil leak ()

over size tyre valve caps fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 97,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

over size tyre valve caps fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 97,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 97,294 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 97,268 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 97,327 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 97,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 97,046 miles

Front number plate cracked

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 95,668 miles

n/s/f inner cv gaiter split

o/s/f suspension contaminated with oil

Pass 26 Aug 2008 94,083 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 92,803 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 92,801 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 91,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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B5 PCG is a 1993 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B5 PCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B5 PCG registered?

B5 PCG is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is B5 PCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 PCG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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