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CTW 11T

1996 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,688 mi
Last recorded77,688 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTW 11T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,688 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,099 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,610 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 71,610 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,698 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,757 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 64,823 miles

offside and nearside rear chassis/box section slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2007 62,290 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 62,285 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,514 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 54,927 miles

rear exhaust box very corroded

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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CTW 11T is a 1996 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CTW 11T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CTW 11T registered?

CTW 11T is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is CTW 11T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CTW 11T shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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