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N101 EKP

1996 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,173 mi
Last recorded83,173 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 EKP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 83,173 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 83,173 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 79,442 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 75,095 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 69,812 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 69,812 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 EKP is a 1996 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N101 EKP, 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 EKP registered?

N101 EKP is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 April 1996.

Is N101 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N101 EKP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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