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J600 LJB

1996 Ford Escort

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

28,440 mi
Last recorded28,440 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 LJB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 28,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 28,440 miles

Brake valve damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to vehicle

rear fog switch

under seal on vehicle

Fail 17 Dec 2009 28,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion to vehicle

rear fog switch

under seal on vehicle

Fail 25 Jun 2008 27,069 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 20,407 miles

air bag light flashing

both front tyres wearing outside edge

Fail 18 Jun 2007 20,407 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

air bag light flashing

both front tyres wearing outside edge

Fail 24 May 2007 19,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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)

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

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

outer hand brake cable split o/s

Pass 16 Jun 2006 13,759 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 13,529 miles

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

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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J600 LJB is a 1996 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J600 LJB, 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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J600 LJB is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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