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H524 GFP

1996 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,748 mi
Last recorded12,748 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH524 GFP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,748 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coolant leak from engine

Pass 22 Oct 2009 9,446 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 9,395 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 1,479 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 101,476 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 96,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 86,124 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 75,801 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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H524 GFP is a 1996 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H524 GFP, 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 H524 GFP registered?

H524 GFP is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is H524 GFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H524 GFP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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