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N101 PDW

1996 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 PDW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2014

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,648 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 52,521 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 29 May 2012 47,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

slight brake drag o/s/r

Pass 20 Apr 2010 41,017 miles

ADVISE both rear chassis corroded

ADVISE off side rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,071 miles

advise rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 24 Mar 2007 39,185 miles

advise rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,217 miles

advise rear tyres worn on edges.

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 PDW is a 1996 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PDW, 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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N101 PDW is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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