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N397 BNH

1996 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,008 mi
Last recorded7,008 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 BNH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 7,008 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

damage to front bumper cracked causeing sharp edge,covered during test

Fail 14 Nov 2012 7,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

damage to front bumper cracked causeing sharp edge,covered during test

Pass 1 Oct 2011 4,464 miles

both rear lenses damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2011 4,363 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

both rear lenses damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2010 99,327 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 88,448 miles

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FLOOR TO INNER SILLS CORRODING

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL CORRODING

Fail 5 Aug 2009 88,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FLOOR TO INNER SILLS CORRODING

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL CORRODING

Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,440 miles

rear chassis and n/s floor pan corroding,rear brake hoses perishing,o/s brake pipe corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2007 72,246 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front antiroll bar link rod gaitors split

o/s front tyre outer sidewall worn and damaged

o/s wiper blade splitting

Fail 29 Jan 2007 69,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s front antiroll bar link rod gaitors split

o/s front tyre outer sidewall worn and damaged

o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 8 Feb 2006 65,020 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seat fitted to o/s rear seat

n/s front shock absorber leaking

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall

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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N397 BNH is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N397 BNH, 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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N397 BNH is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N397 BNH safe to buy?

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