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978 LPB

1996 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,385 mi
Last recorded25,385 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration978 LPB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 25,385 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 21,698 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 20,096 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 18,964 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 17,975 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 17,577 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 16,531 miles

no seats at time of test

Pass 9 May 2018 16,045 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 15,404 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 14,591 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 11,107 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 6,874 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 2,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface rust on under side and outer sills

Pass 28 May 2012 226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

surface rust on offside rear chassis

Fail 28 May 2012 226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

surface rust on offside rear chassis

Pass 24 May 2011 97,226 miles

Bodykit fitted unable to inspect sill panels.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2011 97,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Bodykit fitted unable to inspect sill panels.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 93,649 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear chassis rail

plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 22 May 2009 89,304 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 89,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 84,805 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside rear chassis leg corroded

plastic trim covering both outer sills

Fail 18 Jun 2008 84,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside rear chassis leg corroded

plastic trim covering both outer sills

Pass 20 Jun 2007 79,119 miles

handbrake travel

light corrosion offside rear chassis leg

Pass 21 Jun 2006 72,967 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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978 LPB is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 978 LPB, 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 978 LPB registered?

978 LPB is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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