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A16 NPW

1994 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,512 mi
Last recorded42,512 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 Ford Escort59,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 NPW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 42,512 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 42,510 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,321 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 42,321 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2007 7,735 miles

advise handbrake warning light inop

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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A16 NPW is a 1994 Ford Escort in Black with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 59,013 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 A16 NPW, 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 32 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 NPW registered?

A16 NPW is a 1994 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 December 1994.

Is A16 NPW safe to buy?

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