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N101 KNG

1996 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,419 mi
Last recorded69,419 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 KNG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,419 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 68,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 66,381 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 66,338 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,767 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,914 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 62,893 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 60,731 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 58,384 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 55,794 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 53,200 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 49,617 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 KNG is a 1996 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KNG, 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 KNG registered?

N101 KNG is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 May 1996.

Is N101 KNG safe to buy?

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