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A19 AVT

1996 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

19,348 mi
Last recorded19,348 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 AVT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2016 19,348 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to nearside hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to offside hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 18,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 15,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 13,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 13,301 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,410 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 9,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 3,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 97,575 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 89,927 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 89,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear crossmember corroded not within suspension area

rear spring mounts corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2008 83,313 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 81,812 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 68,862 miles

advise condition of rear chassis by shock absorbers

Fail 14 Mar 2007 68,862 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

advise condition of rear chassis by shock absorber mounts

Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,042 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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A19 AVT is a 1996 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A19 AVT, 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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A19 AVT is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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