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N102 WTT

1996 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,763 mi
Last recorded10,763 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 10,763 miles

major engine oil leak

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar drop links worn

nearside front lower wishbone bushes perished

outer sills generally corroded

rear silencer in poor condition

slight nick in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2008 10,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

major engine oil leak

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar drop links worn

nearside front lower wishbone bushes perished

outer sills generally corroded

rear silencer in poor condition

slight nick in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2007 97,381 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 97,381 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside and offside floor to sills corroded

nearside front tyre worn on both edges and near legal limit

offside front tyre worn on both edges and on legal limit

Pass 7 Dec 2006 85,810 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 85,810 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

bad engine oil leak

offside and nearside inner sills and floors corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2005 63,616 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 73,616 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wiper stalk insecure

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on outer & inner edges

o/s/f lower wishbone bushes contaminated with oil

o/s/r tyre uneven wear on outside edge

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 WTT is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue 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 WTT, 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 WTT is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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