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N102 KUD

1996 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,683 mi
Last recorded95,683 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 KUD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2012 95,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sill rusty

front exhaust very rusty

o/s/f tyre worn on side wall

Pass 4 Mar 2011 94,932 miles

advanced rust in both sills and both rear chassis sections

front exhaust joints very rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2011 94,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advanced rust in both sills and both rear chassis sections

front exhaust joints very rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2010 94,012 miles

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/f sill holed

o/s/r wheel arch and rear chassis sections have advanced rust

Fail 2 Mar 2010 94,012 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/f sill holed

o/s/r wheel arch and rear chassis sections have advanced rust

Pass 3 Mar 2009 93,019 miles

o/s and n/s rear chassis sections have advanced rust

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r wheel arch has advanced rust

Fail 2 Mar 2009 93,019 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear chassis sections have advanced rust

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r wheel arch has advanced rust

Pass 21 Feb 2008 91,436 miles

rear chassis sections and o/s/r wheel arch have advanced rust

Fail 21 Feb 2008 91,436 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear chassis sections and o/s/r wheel arch have advanced rust

Pass 22 Feb 2007 89,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/r wheel arch rusting

Pass 26 Jan 2006 86,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Jan 2006 86,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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 KUD is a 1996 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KUD, 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 KUD is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 February 1996.

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