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H20 CSY

1996 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

4,393 mi
Last recorded4,393 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 CSY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 4,393 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 103,462 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 102,742 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 2,142 miles

vehicle testable items underside covered by underseal

Fail 3 Mar 2022 2,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle testable items underside covered by underseal

Pass 19 Jan 2021 9 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 99,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 99,091 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,090 miles

Nearside Front c/v boot seeping grease

front floor pans corroded and soft

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

various areas of corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2018 99,090 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

various areas of corrosion

various brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot deteriorated seeping grease

all brake discs corroded

offside front and nearside front floor soft

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,711 miles

underside corroded slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2015 98,694 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 May 2014 92,555 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 88,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2013 88,491 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 88,478 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

engine cut out when alternator under load - ok now

Fail 22 Apr 2013 88,236 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,390 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 84,377 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 80,620 miles

all front headlights corroded

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 8 Jul 2009 79,386 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 79,079 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 76,169 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 76,169 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 70,309 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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H20 CSY is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 H20 CSY, 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 H20 CSY registered?

H20 CSY is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is H20 CSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H20 CSY shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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