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N100 ORS

1996 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,019 mi
Last recorded14,019 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 ORS
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 14,019 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 13,871 miles

tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Oct 2023 13,851 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 12,190 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 10,654 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 408 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 257 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 257 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 99,829 miles

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

rear flexi ferrulls corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2008 99,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear flexi ferrulls corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2007 98,967 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 97,634 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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N100 ORS is a 1996 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N100 ORS, 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 N100 ORS registered?

N100 ORS is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N100 ORS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N100 ORS shows 12 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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