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H124 JNO

1996 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

31,867 mi
Last recorded31,867 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH124 JNO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 31,867 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 31,859 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 31,857 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,789 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear wheel slighty bindind

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2013 31,657 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 31,600 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 31,388 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 31,381 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

OSR Tyre cracking inner sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2010 31,098 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 30,525 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 29,671 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 28,765 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 28,765 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,774 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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H124 JNO is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H124 JNO, 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 H124 JNO registered?

H124 JNO is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is H124 JNO safe to buy?

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