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HUI 9177

1996 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,026 mi
Last recorded99,026 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 9177
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 99,026 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 91,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2008 91,794 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

sight bind n/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Jun 2007 83,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 83,779 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 79,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front door molding becoming insecure

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 29 Jun 2006 79,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside front door molding becoming insecure

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 2 Jul 2005 68,390 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 68,390 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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HUI 9177 is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HUI 9177, 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 HUI 9177 registered?

HUI 9177 is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is HUI 9177 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUI 9177 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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