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G4 KJN

1996 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

98,126 mi
Last recorded98,126 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 KJN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 98,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,048 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 98,048 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 97,001 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 97,001 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 95,418 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 95,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 93,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 93,528 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 91,339 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2020 88,979 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 88,979 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 86,446 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2019 86,446 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 83,636 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 83,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 80,668 miles

Small chip in zone a.

Pass 19 May 2016 78,658 miles

Front Wishbone Bushes are almost worn out, borderline to failure. Replace both lower arms.

Fuel Filter is corroding.

Minor engine oil leak.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Tyre Pressures reset for MOT, 32F 32R.

Fail 19 May 2016 78,658 miles

Front Wishbone Bushes are almost worn out, borderline to failure. Replace both lower arms.

Fuel Filter is corroding.

Minor engine oil leak.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre Pressures reset for MOT, 32F 32R.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,104 miles

Front Lower Arm Bushes are beginning to show signs of wear.

Rear Silencer Outer Skin is corroded, and blowing slightly.

Rear Tyres are suffering from age degridation.

Windscreen has a minor chip.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,787 miles

corrosion on exhaust

slight wear on drivers seat belt

small chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2013 70,754 miles

rear silencer corroding

wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,084 miles

Exhaust Flexi Joint is worn.

Slight oil leak from cam cover.

Windscreen is chipped.

Exhaust Back Box is corroded.

Driver's Belt worn around lower section.

Fail 27 Jun 2011 68,500 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion started on front floor edges

exhaust front flexy deteriorating

rear silencer corroded

screen chipped

slight wear on drivers seat belt around lower anchoridge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,500 miles

corrosion started on front floor edges

exhaust front flexy deteriorating

rear silencer corroded

screen chipped

slight wear on drivers seat belt around lower anchoridge

Pass 28 Jun 2010 66,443 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion on exhaust

wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,127 miles

both front lower suspension arms , rearmost mounting bushes worn [o/s borderline to fail]

corrosion on all brake pipes

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on front floors near subframe mounts

drivers seat forward and aft control inoperative

exhaust rubbers deteriorating towards rear , rear clamp corroded through but exhaust secure at this time

front brakes slightly out of balance

handbrake lever high [on next to last notch]

movement in steering column [adjustable type]

n/s door mirror tape repaired

o/s handbrake not locking up

rear silencer corroded

reverse lamps inoperative

wear on o/s/f seat belt around lower anchoridge and on webbing

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Jul 2008 64,165 miles

air bag warning lamp flashing

both front lower suspension arms / rearmost mounting bushes worn

corrosion on exhaust and rearmost clamp corroded through

corrosion started on both outer sills

corrosion started on various brake pipes

handbrake on next to last notch and not locking up on offside

o/s/f fog lamp inoperative

slight up/down movement in steering column

Fail 2 Jul 2008 64,165 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag warning lamp flashing

both front lower suspension arms / rearmost mounting bushes worn

corrosion on exhaust and rearmost clamp corroded through

corrosion started on both outer sills

corrosion started on various brake pipes

handbrake on next to last notch and not locking up on offside

o/s/f fog lamp inoperative

slight up/down movement in steering column

Pass 28 Jun 2007 62,154 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 62,154 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 58,644 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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G4 KJN is a 1996 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 G4 KJN, 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 G4 KJN registered?

G4 KJN is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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