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C4 BXR

1991 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,693 mi
Last recorded17,693 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 BXR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 17,693 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 17,019 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 16,038 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 15,500 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 14,992 miles

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

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

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

sump pan corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2020 14,986 miles

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

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

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

small stone chips in windscreen

sump pan corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2020 14,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

small stone chips in windscreen

sump pan corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 13,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Small stone chips in windscreen

Sump pan corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 13,223 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Sump pan corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 11,860 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Sump pan corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 11,860 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Sump pan corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 10,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sump pan corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 9,253 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sump pan corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 7,696 miles

front and rear brake discs lightly corroded

front bumper damaged

fuel tank damaged

sump pan corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 7,696 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake discs lightly corroded

front bumper damaged

fuel tank damaged

sump pan corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 6,379 miles

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs lightly corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front bumper damaged

fuel tank slightly damaged

sump pan corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 5,171 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear coil springs corroded

stone chip in screen

Pass 30 Mar 2012 5,171 miles

rear coil springs corroded

stone chip in screen

Pass 28 Mar 2011 3,943 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

offside front driveshaft gaiter perishing

offside rear inner sill corroded

slight movement in bottom ball joint

Pass 13 Mar 2010 2,888 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

misting of oil under offside front

nearside front tyre cut on inner edge

offside rear inner sill corroded slightly

slight play in steering column lower bush

Pass 21 Mar 2009 1,171 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2008 339 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2007 97,830 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 95,521 miles

engine has oil leak

front bumper cracked

front cross member damaged

offside floor pan damaged

offside quarter panel scratched

stone chips in swept zone of windscreen

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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C4 BXR is a 1991 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C4 BXR, 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 C4 BXR registered?

C4 BXR is a 1991 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1991.

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