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J3 NAE

1996 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,721 mi
Last recorded73,721 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 NAE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 73,721 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 70,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plastic sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plastic sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 70,484 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plastic sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plastic sill cover fitted (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 63,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged but secure at time of test

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Mar 2023 63,674 miles

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded baulk head and battery tray (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper damaged but secure at time of test

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 58,085 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 57,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 57,051 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 47,276 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 34,911 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,857 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

slight corrosion to bulkhead

Pass 8 Sep 2014 32,757 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 32,757 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,869 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 30,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 29,363 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,541 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,662 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,946 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,581 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,462 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J3 NAE is a 1996 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 J3 NAE, 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 J3 NAE registered?

J3 NAE is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J3 NAE safe to buy?

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