MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,769 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
N/S And O/S sill seams corroded.
Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Park brake leaver close to the end of its working travel.
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Welding repairs are poor and of low standard.
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S And O/S sill seams corroded.
Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Park brake leaver close to the end of its working travel.
Temporary fuel cap fitted
brake load compensator slightly stiff operation
engine oil leaks
front brake discs corroded
front number plate cracked
general underbody corrosion
leak off pipes in poor condition
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded
front number plate cracked
general underbody corrosion
leak off pipes in poor condition
brake load compensator slightly stiff operation
engine oil leaks
BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING
FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION ADVISE EARLY REPLACMENT
Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING
FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION ADVISE EARLY REPLACMENT
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake discs corroded
front number plate cracked
n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N102 JLP is a 1996 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 N102 JLP, 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 JLP is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 June 1996.
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