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L900 JPC

1996 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

29,356 mi
Last recorded29,356 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 JPC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 29,356 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 28,365 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 28,362 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front tyres different sizes than the rears

Pass 7 Nov 2016 21,829 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2016 21,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 14,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge no cords seen (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s o/s sill covers fitted sills not seen

Pass 12 Nov 2014 7,395 miles

light scratching nearside windsacreen

Fail 12 Nov 2014 7,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

light scratching nearside windsacreen

Pass 11 Nov 2013 99,685 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2012 93,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 93,156 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,375 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2011 85,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 76,219 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front disc's worn

lift on steering column

Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,219 miles

front disc's worn

lift on steering column

Pass 13 Nov 2009 65,427 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Nov 2008 53,824 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 53,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2006 53,205 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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L900 JPC is a 1996 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L900 JPC, 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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L900 JPC is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 October 1996.

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