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1996 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,556 mi
Last recorded16,556 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration94 RSS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 16,556 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 16,457 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 16,250 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 15,663 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 15,491 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 15,488 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 15,438 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 15,421 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,968 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,849 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 14,548 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 13,937 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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94 RSS is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 94 RSS, 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 94 RSS registered?

94 RSS is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 94 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 94 RSS shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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