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N102 BNA

1996 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,875 mi
Last recorded6,875 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 BNA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 6,875 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear chassie menbers have bad corrosion in a load bearing menber but not affecting brakeing or accelerating

o/s/r wheel arcch corroded but no sharp edges

steering wheel worn

Fail 23 Apr 2010 6,873 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear chassie menbers have bad corrosion in a load bearing menber but not affecting brakeing or accelerating

o/s/r wheel arcch corroded but no sharp edges

steering wheel worn

Pass 24 Apr 2009 1,681 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE both nearside and offside rear chassis sections have EXCESSIVE CORROSION but are not within perscribed areas .

Pass 19 Apr 2008 95,715 miles

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

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

both rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2007 90,715 miles

1.Minor corrosion on brake pipe at front inner wing.2.Corrosion in rear chassis members not in designated area. 3.Breather pipe on fuel tank corroded.

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 86,637 miles

Front tyre wear due to under inflation. Rear exhaust box rusting. Left Front tyre at 1.6mm . Right rear tyre at 2mm.

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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N102 BNA is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N102 BNA, 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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N102 BNA is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N102 BNA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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