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AM489NY

1996 Ford Escort

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,019 mi
Last recorded68,019 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM489NY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2006 68,019 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 68,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

exhaust system and fuel tank are corroded

extensive corrosion on underside of vehicle which includes both inner and outer sills

hubcaps on roadwheels

nearside front foglight not working

oil leaks in engine bay

slight damage to offside rear seatbelt webbing

upper bodywork is damaged and corroded

various brake pipes are corroded

windowscreen washers need attention

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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AM489NY is a 1996 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 AM489NY, 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 AM489NY registered?

AM489NY is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is AM489NY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM489NY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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