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E513 MJH

1996 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,796 mi
Last recorded81,796 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE513 MJH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 81,796 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 81,446 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 81,440 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 80,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe located on radius arm has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules have slight corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills, body underside and brake pipes covered with underseal

Fail 23 Sep 2017 80,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamp goes out when main beam switched on (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe located on radius arm has slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules have slight corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills, body underside and brake pipes covered with underseal

Pass 2 Sep 2016 79,788 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 79,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low dip beam (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 79,772 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear seat belts retracting slowly.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,179 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,231 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,282 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 73,898 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 67,528 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 66,878 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 66,565 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 66,174 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 65,200 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 63,382 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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E513 MJH is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E513 MJH, 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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E513 MJH is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 January 1996.

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