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A11 WTK

1996 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,254 mi
Last recorded88,254 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 WTK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,254 miles

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

larger tyres fitted on front

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2011 88,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

larger tyres fitted on front

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 81,416 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 81,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 76,062 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 76,062 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS DAMP

FRONT PADS WEARING THIN

NOISE FROM OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL DRUM

SPARE TYRE FLAT

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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A11 WTK is a 1996 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A11 WTK, 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 A11 WTK registered?

A11 WTK is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is A11 WTK safe to buy?

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