1991 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · J388 BNG
1991 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 66,154 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J388 BNG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 66,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J388 BNG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Ford Escort (J388 BNG) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
J388 BNG Mileage History
- 29/06/202263,280 mi
- 28/06/202364,007 mi+727 mi
- 25/06/202465,073 mi+1,066 mi
- 30/06/202566,154 mi+1,081 mi
Average of roughly 957 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Escort Mk5 / Mk6
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Battery Tray Corrosion and Main Fusebox Water IngressSerious
The battery mounting tray in the engine compartment sits directly above the passenger-side bulkhead above the interior Central Electronic Module (main fusebox). Acid spills from aging lead-acid batteries and blocked scuttle drain grommets cause the thin sheet metal of the battery tray and surrounding seam sealer to corrode and perforate. Rainwater washes through the rust hole directly onto the internal multi-layer printed circuit board of the fusebox, causing copper track corrosion, dry solder joints, and chaotic electrical malfunctions across multiple circuits.
- Rear Wheel Arch and Fuel Filler Neck Structural RustSerious
The rear inner and outer quarter panels on Mk5 and Mk6 Escorts feature an unsealed cavity surrounding the fuel filler pipe neck. Road spray, mud, and road salt thrown up by the rear offside tyre accumulate in the ledge behind the fuel flap rubber seal. Lacking modern plastic wheel arch liners and robust factory galvanising, the steel panels corrode rapidly from the inside out, bubbling through the exterior paintwork around the fuel cap and spreading into the rear arch lips, inner wheel tub, and rear chassis legs.
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