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FBZ 8181

1993 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

25,286 mi
Last recorded25,286 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1993 Ford Escort56,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBZ 8181
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,286 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 25,286 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,216 miles

Both front tyres perishing slightly

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear chassis leg corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust hanger missing however exhaust still secure

Slight play in offside front shocker upper attachment

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 25,216 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres perishing slightly

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear chassis leg corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust hanger missing however exhaust still secure

Slight play in offside front shocker upper attachment

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 23,213 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 23,210 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 13,712 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 13,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 758 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2009 758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 94,547 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2007 94,362 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2006 93,862 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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FBZ 8181 is a 1993 Ford Escort in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FBZ 8181, 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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FBZ 8181 is a 1993 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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