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N396 NOU

1996 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,201 mi
Last recorded54,201 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 NOU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 54,201 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 53,895 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 53,715 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 53,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 53,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,907 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 51,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,865 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 49,769 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,979 miles

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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N396 NOU is a 1996 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N396 NOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N396 NOU registered?

N396 NOU is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N396 NOU safe to buy?

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