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D3 CEM

1996 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,596 mi
Last recorded42,596 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 CEM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,596 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,037 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,948 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 30,948 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,638 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 22,621 miles

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

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

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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D3 CEM is a 1996 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D3 CEM, 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 D3 CEM registered?

D3 CEM is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is D3 CEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 CEM shows 6 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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