MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,679 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside sill corrosion
underside corrosion
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
underside corrosion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre is slightly cracked on the tread and sidewalls.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B5 PGC is a 1996 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,188 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 PGC, 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 30 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was B5 PGC registered?
B5 PGC is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 October 1996.
Is B5 PGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for B5 PGC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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