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H2 TDK

1996 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,813 mi
Last recorded31,813 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 TDK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 31,813 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 30,277 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 28,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 28,129 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 28,035 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 27,842 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 27,841 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer rotted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 27,675 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 27,491 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 27,106 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 27,105 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,647 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 26,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 26,324 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 26,324 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2013 26,018 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 25,197 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 24,082 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 22,717 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2009 21,741 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 21,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,476 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 20,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre has perished side wall

Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,935 miles

all tyres have perished side walls

Fail 30 Mar 2007 19,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have perished side walls

Pass 23 Mar 2006 19,229 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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H2 TDK is a 1996 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 H2 TDK, 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 H2 TDK registered?

H2 TDK is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is H2 TDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H2 TDK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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