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BBZ 387

1996 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,578 mi
Last recorded45,578 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 387
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 45,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Full underside of vehicle excessively under sealed

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 45,569 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated chalked in yellow (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Full underside of vehicle excessively under sealed

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 41,442 miles

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

heavily undersealed under vehicle

rear cross member weak

Fail 1 Dec 2020 41,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill chalked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

heavily undersealed under vehicle

rear cross member weak

Pass 28 May 2019 31,786 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2018 22,959 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

body/ chassis and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 25 May 2018 22,910 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

body/ chassis and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Jun 2017 20,614 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 20,612 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front and o/s/r tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 117,438 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 109,446 miles

under vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 12 Sep 2014 109,440 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 13 Sep 2013 249 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 95,484 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 95,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,271 miles

n/s/f tyre low tread and perished

steering rack boots cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2010 89,537 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 86,956 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 83,273 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 80,125 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 76,776 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 76,776 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BBZ 387 is a 1996 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BBZ 387, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBZ 387 registered?

BBZ 387 is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is BBZ 387 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBZ 387 shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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