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N112 XLS

1996 Ford Escort Van

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,215 mi
Last recorded13,215 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort Van45,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN112 XLS
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 9,275 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 9,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 4,294 miles

floor welded and sealed ok at time of test

tow bar insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2006 4,287 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

floor and inner sills corrodoed and sealed, not excessive, ok at time of test.

tow bar insecure

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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N112 XLS is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.6% with a typical mileage of 45,681 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N112 XLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N112 XLS registered?

N112 XLS is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N112 XLS safe to buy?

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