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1991 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · A16 TCV

A16 TCV

1991 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1991. Recorded mileage 72 miles. MOT valid until 03/05/2027.

Make & Model
FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin
1991 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/05/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
72 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 03/05/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1991
Engine
1598cc

A16 TCV Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
  • 72 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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A16 TCV Mileage History

  1. 09/01/200644,678 mi
  2. 13/01/200747,349 mi+2,671 mi
  3. 03/01/200849,102 mi+1,753 mi
  4. 12/01/200950,119 mi+1,017 mi
  5. 06/01/201051,028 mi+909 mi
  6. 06/01/201051,028 mi
  7. 10/01/201151,954 mi+926 mi
  8. 20/01/201151,956 mi+2 mi
  9. 04/01/201254,476 mi+2,520 mi
  10. 16/01/201254,506 mi+30 mi
  11. 07/01/201355,752 mi+1,246 mi
  12. 16/01/201355,779 mi+27 mi
  13. 03/01/201456,271 mi+492 mi
  14. 07/01/201456,296 mi+25 mi
  15. 22/12/201460,128 mi+3,832 mi
  16. 01/08/20209,320 mi-50,808 mi
  17. 04/09/20219,535 mi+215 mi
  18. 10/09/202210,556 mi+1,021 mi
  19. 18/09/202310,962 mi+406 mi
  20. 20/09/202472 mi-10,890 mi
  21. 05/05/202672 mi

Average of roughly -2,195 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

A16 TCV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 21:02
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Ford Escort (A16 TCV) between January 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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