Ford Escort LX (1991)
1991 Ford Escort LX
CarHunch is tracking 26,350 1991 Ford Escort LX vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This data is essentially empty — all 26,350 vehicles in this cohort show a 0% first-time pass rate, zero failures, zero advisories, and zero dangerous defects, which is statistically impossible and indicates these cars have not been MOT-tested or the records are missing. Without actual test results, you cannot use MOT history to assess the reliability of a 1991 Ford Escort LX.
If you're considering buying one of these 30-year-old vehicles, check its individual MOT history directly on the DVLA website rather than relying on this cohort data. At an average mileage of 48,879 miles, any Escort from this era is likely either preserved, lightly used, or has had serious odometer concerns — get an independent pre-purchase inspection before committing.
We have 26,350 1991 Ford Escort LX vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1991 Ford Escort LX
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Ford Escort LX
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 26,242 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 102 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 2 |
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