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E10 JHA

1996 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

87,804 mi
Last recorded87,804 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 JHA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 87,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR rigid brake pipe corroding by joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR rigid brake pipe corroding by joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OSR inner sill corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear service brakes only just meet requirements (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn Both rear coil springs almost coil bound (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 87,795 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Both front rigid to flexi pipe connectors insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Both front tyres touching on inner wheel arch liners on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Rear no plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear brakes inadequate when in use (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR rigid pipe corroding by joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OSF outer CV boot securing clip not secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR rigid pipe corroding by joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OSR inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn Both rear coil springs almost coil bound (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 87,786 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 Tyre is also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 81,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 76,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Not in correct position (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 67,722 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner CV boot greasy

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 67,717 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner CV boot greasy

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 61,610 miles

Nearside parking brake only just meets requirement

Pass 16 Oct 2020 54,856 miles

Accident damage to the NSF door and NSR door

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard switch damaged

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/wheelarch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 54,844 miles

Indicator switch faulty damaged (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front movement in seat base

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,798 miles

Offside Front seat base slight movement

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hazzard warning light switch damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,663 miles

Offside Front seat slight movement in seat base

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hazard warning switch damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2016 54,331 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,508 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 52,405 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 52,405 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,039 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,258 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,378 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,531 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,757 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,137 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 40,438 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,913 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 38,913 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 37,154 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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E10 JHA is a 1996 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E10 JHA, 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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E10 JHA is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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