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N101 AOB

1996 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,108 mi
Last recorded30,108 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 AOB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,108 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 30,108 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 13 Jan 2010 24,525 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 24,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,757 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 15,757 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

VEHICLE SOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 15 Jan 2008 7,115 miles

INTERIOR MIRROR NOT FITTED

N/S/ REAR CHASSIS SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

SCREW IN O/S/REAR TYRE TREAD

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF LIGHT CORROSION

Pass 17 Jan 2007 99,111 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 87,525 miles

bumper insecure

Fail 13 Jan 2006 87,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

bumper insecure

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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N101 AOB is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N101 AOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N101 AOB registered?

N101 AOB is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N101 AOB safe to buy?

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