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H11 LPF

1996 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

47,490 mi
Last recorded47,490 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 LPF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 47,490 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advisory noise from nearside rear brake drum

advisory when side light are on headlamp work as well

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,079 miles

advisory both rear tyres are deteriorated and have tearing to tread

Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,870 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 29 Aug 2012 28,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,133 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/rear brake very slightly sticking on

smell of petrol vapours from under rear of vehicle,but unable to detect source

Fail 13 Dec 2010 16,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

smell of petrol fumes under rear of vehicle but unable to detect source

Pass 8 Dec 2009 8,573 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 1,691 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 1,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 95,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 95,984 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 90,073 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 90,073 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 82,595 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 82,595 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front wishbone bushes starting to split

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Corrosion to drivers sill

Front discs and pads worn

Front number plate cracked

Nail in drivers rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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H11 LPF is a 1996 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H11 LPF, 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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H11 LPF is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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