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D4 UCH

1996 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,295 mi
Last recorded56,295 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 UCH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 56,295 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 56,134 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2024 56,011 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 55,868 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,301 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 53,218 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,120 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 53,053 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,869 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,744 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 52,528 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 51,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre age cracked

Nearside rear tyre age cracked

Offside rear tyre age cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,521 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,370 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,905 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 50,611 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 50,081 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 49,797 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 49,577 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 49,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

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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D4 UCH is a 1996 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 D4 UCH, 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 D4 UCH registered?

D4 UCH is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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