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H14 RBH

1996 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,556 mi
Last recorded49,556 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 RBH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 49,556 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 49,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 49,554 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,529 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 49,521 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 49,521 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,414 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,384 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 49,384 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,218 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 49,218 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,949 miles

Slight travel on the parking brake

Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,767 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,666 miles

N/S Inner cv boot split

Slight corrosion to O/S/R Sill

Pass 27 Jul 2010 48,598 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 48,598 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,551 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 48,551 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 48,475 miles

High handbrake lever travel

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split and leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,130 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,519 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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H14 RBH is a 1996 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H14 RBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H14 RBH registered?

H14 RBH is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is H14 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H14 RBH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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