MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,636 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake pipes generally rusty
exhaust system rusty + starting to blow
n/s/f indicating starting to discolour
n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush split
n/s/f outer cv boot perrishing
o/s/r wheel arch rusty
passengers wiper blade split
rear side lights trafficating slightly
vehicle generally rusty + corrodded underneath
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pipes generally rusty
exhaust system rusty + starting to blow
n/s/f indicating starting to discolour
n/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush split
n/s/f outer cv boot perrishing
o/s/r wheel arch rusty
passengers wiper blade split
rear side lights trafficating slightly
vehicle generally rusty + corrodded underneath
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/side rear chassis rail corroded
o/side rear wheel arch corroded
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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/side rear chassis rail corroded
o/side rear wheel arch corroded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front brake discs rusty
n/s/r chassis rusty
n/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge
power steering belt split
rear silencer badly corroded + looks like the wrong one fitted
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
o/side rear wheel arch corroded
underside getting rusty
N/S OUTTER SILL RUSTY
EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY + STARTING TO BLOW
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
N/S/F OUTTER SILL RUSTY
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N103 BTF is a 1996 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 N103 BTF, 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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What year was N103 BTF registered?
N103 BTF is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is N103 BTF safe to buy?
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