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N101 CHC

1996 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,555 mi
Last recorded59,555 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 CHC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,555 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished

Corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Front bumper damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Heavy corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to both front floor pans

Slight corrosion to both inner sills

Slight corrosion to both outer sill bottom lips

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 Aug 2013 59,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear brake hoses perished

Corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

Corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Front bumper damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Heavy corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

Nearside front tyre perished

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to both front floor pans

Slight corrosion to both inner sills

Slight corrosion to both outer sill bottom lips

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,303 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front shocks starting to weaken.

both rear flexi`s slightly twisted & perished.

front indicators turning white

o/s/r chassis leg in poor corroded condition

Fail 2 Aug 2012 56,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front shocks starting to weaken.

both rear flexi`s slightly twisted & perished.

front indicators turning white

o/s/r chassis leg in poor corroded condition

Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,970 miles

both inner & outer sill lower edges corroded& weak.

n/s/r footbrake effort low.

o/s/r flexi brake pipe slightly twisted.

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 7 Jul 2011 46,970 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

both inner & outer sill lower edges corroded& weak.

n/s/r footbrake effort low.

o/s/r flexi brake pipe slightly twisted.

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 39,275 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 39,275 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,142 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 35,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 35,171 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 35,171 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to separate

Pass 12 Jul 2006 34,090 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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N101 CHC is a 1996 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CHC, 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 N101 CHC registered?

N101 CHC is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N101 CHC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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