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E5 CYB

1993 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,357 mi
Last recorded99,357 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 CYB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 99,357 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 98,244 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 97,556 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 97,376 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 97,107 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 96,871 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 96,330 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 92,891 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2009 92,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2008 84,084 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 84,072 miles

Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

advise n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,518 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 78,059 miles

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

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

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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E5 CYB is a 1993 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E5 CYB, 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.

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What year was E5 CYB registered?

E5 CYB is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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