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1 UXO

1996 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,076 mi
Last recorded29,076 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 UXO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 29,076 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 29,067 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 29,043 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 28,937 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 28,699 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 28,342 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 27,613 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 27,167 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 26,876 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 26,094 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 25,598 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,262 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 24,831 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 24,472 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 23,934 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 23,137 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 22,500 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 22,170 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,720 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 20,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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1 UXO is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1996 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,188 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 1 UXO, 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 30 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1 UXO registered?

1 UXO is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 5 March 1996.

Is 1 UXO safe to buy?

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