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H15 RSC

1996 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,127 mi
Last recorded90,127 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 RSC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 90,127 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 90,102 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 89,951 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,760 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 89,760 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 89,227 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 88,654 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,750 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 87,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

slight exhaust leak at front

Pass 3 Oct 2015 86,878 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 86,877 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Shock absorber (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Shock absorber (4.1.D.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 86,825 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,825 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,666 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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H15 RSC is a 1996 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 H15 RSC, 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 H15 RSC registered?

H15 RSC is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is H15 RSC safe to buy?

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