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BBW 1R

1991 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,110 mi
Last recorded73,110 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBW 1R
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 73,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 72,304 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 72,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 72,261 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 72,075 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2020 72,068 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 6 May 2010 70,641 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2009 69,392 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 67,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 66,540 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 65,192 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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BBW 1R is a 1991 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BBW 1R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BBW 1R?

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What year was BBW 1R registered?

BBW 1R is a 1991 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is BBW 1R safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBW 1R shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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