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C18 NTW

1996 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,422 mi
Last recorded69,422 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 NTW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 69,422 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 69,080 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 68,627 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 67,785 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,776 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,768 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 66,820 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,388 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 58,905 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,838 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advice front dics corroded

advice rear brakes corroded

all suspension heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2010 58,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advice front dics corroded

advice rear brakes corroded

all suspension heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 57,718 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 56,070 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 55,974 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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C18 NTW is a 1996 Ford Escort in Red with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C18 NTW, 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 C18 NTW registered?

C18 NTW is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is C18 NTW safe to buy?

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