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D24 DOB

1996 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,853 mi
Last recorded38,853 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD24 DOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,853 miles

N/S/F Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Slight corrosion to vehicle under body in various places

Pass 28 May 2014 33,010 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

sill(s) slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,880 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 20,220 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 May 2012 19,906 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 13,037 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 5,496 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 97,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all welding repairs to front floors and rear chassis heavily undersealed

new brake pipes checked for leaks under pressure,all ok

o/s and n/s front seat worn and loose on runners

side sills fitted making full inspection of outer sills impossible

Fail 2 Jun 2009 97,236 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all welding repairs to front floors and rear chassis heavily undersealed

o/s and n/s front seat worn and loose on runners

side sills fitted making full inspection of outer sills impossible

Pass 7 Jul 2008 91,717 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 91,717 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 82,256 miles

nearside frt and rear seat belts slightly frayed!wiperblades slightly smearing.

rear chassis legs rusty and floor to sills rusty

Fail 6 Jul 2007 82,256 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside frt and rear seat belts slightly frayed!wiperblades slightly smearing.

rear chassis legs rusty and floor to sills rusty

Pass 7 Feb 2006 79,112 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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D24 DOB is a 1996 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D24 DOB, 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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D24 DOB is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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