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N103 CML

1996 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

50,550 mi
Last recorded50,550 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 CML
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 50,550 miles

Nearside Front roll bar link rubber split but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Outer cv boot split but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front roll bar link rubber split but preventing ingress of dirt

handbrake lever high

Fail 8 Aug 2018 50,550 miles

Nearside Front roll bar link rubber split but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Outer cv boot split but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front roll bar link rubber split but preventing ingress of dirt

handbrake lever high

Pass 12 Aug 2017 40,422 miles

Front wishbones worn, both.

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 40,034 miles

BOTH front binding

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 38,739 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 39,164 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 39,164 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 38,407 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2013 38,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 37,604 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 37,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 36,721 miles

hand brake travel just accecable

Fail 17 May 2011 36,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2010 35,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 35,131 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 35,131 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2008 34,310 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 34,309 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 May 2007 33,624 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 32,931 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 32,929 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine running poorly suggest air leek from manifold area failed first part of emition test

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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N103 CML is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CML, 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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N103 CML is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N103 CML safe to buy?

The MOT history for N103 CML shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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